Agricultural and International Development
Tokyo (and more), Japan
- Dates – June 17–August 16, 2026
- Max Enrollment – 15
- Taught In – English
- Prerequisites – No
- Career Area – International Agricultural Development
Program Overview
Gain hands-on international experience while exploring Japan’s rich agricultural traditions. This internship places students in rural towns and islands, with customized placements in areas such as agricultural production, plant breeding, community development, and international agricultural development. Intern for 32–40 hours per week (Monday–Friday), with additional time dedicated to an online course led by a UC Davis instructor.
The program begins with a week in Tokyo, including a Japanese language course, orientation, excursions, and networking events. Students stay in shared housing in Tokyo and at their internship site, with commutes ranging from 10 to 30 minutes. On-site housing includes meals and/or kitchen access. Some placements may allow partial remote work depending on the host company. This is a unique opportunity to gain professional skills while experiencing Japanese culture firsthand.
Program Contacts
- Program Coordinator – Jasmine Li
- Instructor – Amanda Crump
Program Highlights
- Intercultural communication opportunities in an international workplace.
- Opportunity to hone and apply concepts learned in classrooms in real-world, global contexts.
- Opportunity to make exciting cultural, professional, and geographic discoveries.
- Exciting opportunity to grow professionally and personally.
- Résumé line item and interview talking point.
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