Career Starter Japan: STEM & Innovation
Explore Japan’s tech and STEM career ecosystem through company visits, career workshops and hands-on challenges designed to build future-ready skills and career confidence.
Build Your STEM Career in Japan
Build career confidence through science, engineering and innovation on this immersive 14-day STEM career program in Japan across Tokyo and Kansai.
Combining STEM exploration with company visits, research environments, career development and cultural experiences, the program helps participants connect academic interests with the industries and professional skills shaping Japan’s future.
Explore Japan’s science and technology ecosystem
Japan is recognised worldwide for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and advanced industry.
In Tokyo, participants may visit destinations such as Miraikan, Tsukuba Science City, KEK and AIST-Cube alongside disaster prevention facilities, technology exhibitions and Akihabara.
These experiences introduce areas including accelerator science, space and life sciences, robotics, green technology, disaster resilience, digital creativity and emerging technologies.
Connect STEM learning with careers
The program continues in Kansai with company visits, industrial learning, career workshops and challenge-based activities.
Sessions connect technical interests with workplace expectations, professional communication, problem-solving and future STEM career pathways.
Build international career readiness
Alongside industry exposure, participants experience Japanese culture and professional environments, developing a broader understanding of how science, technology and society interact.
By the end of the program, participants leave with stronger STEM career readiness, greater awareness of science and engineering industries and valuable international experience.
What's Included
Accommodation
Applicable breakfast
Airport pickup on arrival
Transport between program cities and countries
Orientation
Local transport support
Selected cultural and industry activities
24-hour emergency support
Program Benefits
Explore STEM careers through
Explore STEM careers through research, technology and industry-focused experiences in Japan.
Build employability skills
Build employability skills through career workshops and challenge-based learning.
Gain exposure to science,
Gain exposure to science, engineering, robotics, sustainability and emerging technologies.
Develop career confidence and
Develop career confidence and international perspective across Tokyo and Kansai.
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Arrival in Tokyo
Upon arrival at Haneda Airport, our team will greet participants and support a smooth transfer to the accommodation. Students will receive a transportation card for the full program and a SIM card to help them stay connected throughout their journey. After hotel check-in, students will have time to settle in and prepare for the two-week STEM career launcher experience ahead.
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Program Dates & Fees
Career Starter Japan: Science, Innovation & Future Technologies
Program Start | Program End | Duration | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 29, 2027 | Feb 11, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Feb 7, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 18, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Apr 4, 2027 | Apr 17, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
May 16, 2027 | May 29, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Jun 11, 2027 | Jun 24, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Jul 9, 2027 | Jul 22, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Aug 27, 2027 | Sep 9, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Sep 12, 2027 | Sep 25, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Oct 10, 2027 | Oct 23, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Nov 14, 2027 | Nov 27, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Dec 5, 2027 | Dec 18, 2027 | 14 days | $2510 |
Visa & Entry Information
There is no visa required if you are a citizen of a country on this list.
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For countries that do not benefit from visa exemption, you might need to apply for a visa. Please contact your local Japanese Embassy/Consulate-General for more information on the visa type that applies to you, as well as the application process. The cost of your visa is not included in the Program Fee. It is recommended that you submit the visa application at least 4 weeks prior to your Program Start Date. Immigration regulations are constantly changing, so it is advised that you pay attention to updates on the aforementioned list.
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