5. Which industries are eligible for the trainee program?
Which industries are eligible for internships in Japan?Can I join the trainee program with a major different from my field of study?
According to the latest update from the Organization for Technical Intern Training (OTIT), Japan’s Technical Intern Training Program currently includes 85 industries with 156 specific job types.
Below is a breakdown of the industries and their corresponding job categories:
- Agriculture: 2 industries, 6 job types
- Fisheries: 2 industries, 9 job types
- Construction: 22 industries, 33 job types
- Food Processing: 11 industries, 16 job types
- Textile & Garment: 13 industries, 22 job types
- Machinery & Metalwork: 15 industries, 29 job types
- Other industries: 20 industries, 41 job types
A detailed list of industries and job types can be found on the OTIT website or other reliable sources.
Please note that this list is subject to change based on industry demand and policy updates.