JVA Internship Board

Reach Japan's hidden bilingual talent.

The only English-first internship board connecting Japan-based global talent with startups — a layer Mynavi, OfferBox, and Wantedly can't reach.

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Free to list. Curated by JVA, operated for startups.

Why JVA

Unique distribution channel

We reach returnees, international school alumni, and study-abroad students directly through Instagram and LinkedIn — channels Japanese job platforms don't operate.

Quality over quantity

No mass-apply. Each application is reviewed by JVA, then relayed with the candidate's CV, university, and motivation summary.

Operated for startups

Free to list. We handle screening and relay. Your portal shows what matters: candidate fit and next step.

Who you can hire

Japan-based students you can't find on traditional platforms.

Bilingual

Business English or above. Many are English natives.

Top universities

Todai, Keio, Waseda, Sci-Tokyo, plus international schools.

Startup-curious

Students actively choosing startups over big-corp paths.

How it works

  1. Talk to JVA

    Tell us about your hiring needs in a 30-min call.

  2. Get your portal

    We send a private portal link. Draft your listing inside.

  3. We publish

    Submit for review — JVA publishes within 1 business day.

  4. You decide

    Review applications in your portal. JVA relays your response.

What you get

A private portal built for hiring decisions, not inbox triage.

Curated applications

University, year, CV, and motivation summary — no résumé spam.

Private portal

Single source of truth. No email overload.

One-click responses

Interview / Hire / Decline. JVA relays to the student on your behalf.

Free to list. Custom support available.

Get started with no fees. We'll work with you on a plan that fits your hiring volume and timeline.

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Let's find your next hire.

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