Overview
A JICA Hokuriku internship programme for university and graduate students that combines learning sessions with practical participation in international-cooperation activities linking the Hokuriku region and developing countries.
Complete internship details
Registered interns can be matched to activities according to their interests and academic availability. Examples include support for training programmes, regional activities for long-term JICA scholars, seminars and events. In-person participation in Hokuriku is generally required for practical activities. Participants who complete at least five activity days, including at least three days of output-type activities, can receive a JICA Hokuriku internship completion certificate.
Eligibility requirements
Primarily for students enrolled at universities or graduate schools in Toyama, Ishikawa or Fukui prefectures; students enrolled outside the region may consult JICA Hokuriku. Nationality is unrestricted, but participants must be able to communicate in Japanese in everyday situations.
Tips for this internship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
- Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
- Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
- Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Verification notes
Primary JICA Hokuriku programme page checked on 2026-09-06 UTC. It explicitly lists applications through 30 September 2026 but does not state a closing time, so no UTC time was invented. The page states JICA pays activity-related transportation costs according to its rules; other expenses are the participant's responsibility.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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