【Global Business Development】Internship for 2026 & 2027 grads: No Japanese required!
株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパンBorderless Japan is offering a four-session, English-based internship program where international students in Japan can learn about social business and develop innovative, sustainable solutions to social challenges in their communities.
🗣️ All sessions conducted in English
👩🏻💻 All sessions held online
The final pitch (Session 4) will also be available online, with an optional in-person event in Tokyo or Fukuoka.
😎 This internship can lead to a full-time position!
🌏 About Borderless Japan
Turning social issues into hope through business.
Founded in 2007, Borderless Japan runs 50+ social businesses in 14 countries, tackling issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change.
💡 Our approach
Instead of relying on donations, we create self-sustaining businesses that generate both revenue and social impact at the same time.
Now, we’re expanding globally — and looking for students who want to make business a force for good.
🍀 Borderless Japan Internship – 4-Session Journey
This internship is designed for international students to face the challenges in their own countries, and to move from simply “being aware” of them to building the "determination to take action".
Through this program, Borderless hopes to meet peers who truly have the power to change society—and take on this challenge together.
👇 Read below to see how you can be part of it!
ビジネス系
商社・コンサルティング・貿易,小売,IT・ソフトウェア・通信,政府・官公庁・公共機関,サービス・人材,メーカー
インターンシップ , インターンシップ
Online
英語 ☆☆☆☆
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文理不問
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2026年03月 〜 2027年03月
既卒学生も含む, 日本での社会人経験ありも含む
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👨🏻💻 Internship Overview : An Intensive Program for International Students
✨ Learn. Think. Create. Present. 🔥
Through this 4-session, English-based internship, you will:
- Learn how social businesses create
- Get feedback to deepen your thought and broaden your perspective
- Design your own idea to solve issues in your home country
- Present it to peers and audiences
🌟 Entirely conducted in English — no Japanese required!
🌟 This internship is not just a learning opportunity, but also a direct pathway to full-time positions starting in April / October 2026 or April 2027
🌟 Sessions will be online, so you can join from anywhere.
Already curious? 👀
Scroll down to see what each session is about!
🗓️ Schedule
Session 1 – First Input: Dec 22 (Mon), 3:00–5:00 PM
Session 2 – Social Concept Feedback: Jan 7 (Wed), 3:30–6:00 PM
Session 3 – Business Concept Feedback: Jan 14 (Wed), 3:30–6:00 PM
Session 4 – Final Pitch: Jan 21 (Wed), 10:00 AM–1:00 PM or 3:00–6:00 PM
*The first three sessions will be online, so you can join from anywhere.
*The final pitch (Session 4) will also be available online, with an optional in-person event in Tokyo or Fukuoka.
💼 What You’ll Do
During this 4-session internship, you’ll learn how to turn a social issue in your home country into a concrete, sustainable business idea.
Session 1 – Social Concept Design
Learn how to design social concepts that tackle local issues.
Conduct research and interviews to uncover root causes, build an issue tree, and explore possible solutions.
Session 2 – Business Concept Creation
Share your findings and receive expert feedback.
Develop a business model that creates lasting social impact.
Session 3 – Refinement & Feasibility
Get feedback from multiple perspectives and refine your concept.
Discuss its social impact, sustainability, and business potential.
Session 4 – Final Pitch
Present your final concept and get collaborative feedback from peers and professionals.
🎓 Eligibility
- global minded students graduating in March or September 2026
(Students graduating in 2027 are also welcome!)
- Must be enrolled as a Bachelors, Masters student at a Japanese university or graduate school and either currently living in Japan or have past experience living in Japan
- Strong interest in solving social issues and using business as a tool for change
- Business-level English proficiency (all sessions conducted in English)
*Japanese proficiency is not required, but helpful
📝 Selection Process
1. Application (entry form submission)
2. Document Screening
3. Online Interview (1 round)
💡 Pathway to Employment
Students who wish to apply for Borderless Japan’s full time position "Business Development role" can use this program as part of the selection process. High-performing participants will receive a direct pass to the final interview. During session 1 of the internship, we will ask whether participants wish to use this internship as part of the recruitment process.
😎 How to Apply
Click the apply button and fill in the required information.
Application deadline: December 7 (sun), 11:59PM (JST).