• Applicants must be OSU undergraduate/graduate
• Hold US citizenship
• be a native speaker if English
• Have studied or are currently studying the Japanese language (second year level or above)
• Have the ability to adapt to living and office conditions that are different from those in the US
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in Japan and Japanese culture and be willing to deepen one's knowledge of Japan
• Knowledge of japanese business and culture beneficial although not essential

The purpose of the program is to provide the intern with direct experience in the day-to-day operations of a Japanese company as well as assisting employees of Ichimiya Group companies in learning about American culture.

The term of the program is either 6 months or one year, depending on the applicants' circumstances and Japanese language ability. However, all effort will be made to fill the position as a one-year term.

As this is expected to be an ongoing exchange, first-year Japanese language students are welcome and encouraged to inquire in advance about the program.