Japan to support internship programs at local companies The aim is to strengthen the flow of people from urban to rural areas by encouraging university students in big cities to return to their hometowns after graduation.

Japan’s 2026 plan to fund student internships in local firms could support regional revitalization, but its limited scope raises doubts about lasting impact amid strong Tokyo-centric migration trends. #JapanPolicy #RegionalRevitalization #UrbanRuralMigration www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08...