Flights

Air travel accommodations for the 21st century.

If your airfare will be paid for by the host, you will need to discuss the details of how to book your flight with them. If the flight will be paid for by the MIT-Japan Program, students must purchase tickets themselves, and the MIT-Japan Program will add the cost of the ticket to their stipend (up to a maximum amount based on average round-trip Boston to Tokyo economy class tickets at the time. If the ticket price exceeds that amount, the student will be responsible for the extra cost).

  • For summer internships, most students book flights in April/May after they have confirmed their summer internships dates.

  • If your total stay is fewer than 90 days and you do not require an entry visa, you may be able to stay in Japan to travel after your internship ends (at your expense).

  • Student Universe is a travel website for students with well-priced tickets.

  • Tip: You can join a flight rewards program with your airline to earn miles for the long flight!

FAQs

No, you will most likely be leaving on your own, depending on your own schedule.

It depends on your schedule. Most interns begin their internship in late May or on June 1st and finish at the end of August. Some people want to visit their family before and/or after their internship so you’ll want to factor that into your schedule, too.  However, the summer 2020 Olympics is taking place in Tokyo from July 24th so this might factor into your internship dates. Also, some companies have an extended holiday in the middle of August (called OBON, usually on or about August 11-15). You will want to be at your internship for at least 12 weeks (or longer, depending on your visa situation) so carefully look at your start or end dates. Please contact MISTI Japan Program Manager to consult your dates. You’ll also want to verify your start/end date with our host.

Eventually yes. However, letter/email writing in Japan is a little different than in the US. The first Spring 2020 Seminar TBD will review email writing skills so please be sure to attend the session.