Summary
The Hokkaido Government is recruiting participants for its FY2026 farm internship program, offering short-term hands-on experience at agricultural corporations across the prefecture.
The Hokkaido Government announced its FY2026 farm internship program on July 14, 2026, opening applications for anyone aged 16 or older, whether student or working professional. The program provides two-to-three-day hands-on experiences at agricultural corporations and family farms across Hokkaido from June 2026 through January 2027.
What happened
Participants work alongside farm operators and staff, joining harvest work, meetings with senior employees and community introduction sessions. Programs are set by each host farm, so days and content vary. Applications are submitted through the program’s online form, and participants can also apply to become host farms.
Why it matters
Hokkaido is Japan’s largest agricultural producing region, but its farms increasingly rely on outside workers to meet demand during peak seasons. Structured internships help introduce urban residents and career changers to farm life while giving host operators a chance to identify potential future employees or partners.
Key details
- Reception period: June 1, 2026 to January 30, 2027.
- Experience length: About two nights and three days per placement, with content set by each host farm.
- Cost to participants: Free, though travel and accommodation may be arranged separately with the host.
- Eligibility: Anyone aged 16 or older, students or working adults.
- Content: Harvest work, meetings with operators and staff, regional introduction.
- Organizer: Hokkaido Government, with the Employment Support Secretariat as contact.
For international readers
Hokkaido’s farms often need seasonal workers, and internships can be a first step toward paid work or longer-term stays under other visa arrangements. Overseas readers should confirm visa and residency requirements before applying, as the current program listing is primarily targeted at residents in Japan.
Source: Hokkaido Government press release. Program site: Kurashigoto Hokkaido.
Source Details
| Source | Hokkaido Government |
|---|---|
| Original Title | 北海道で農業体験してみませんか？ |
| Original Published | 2026-07-14 |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Target Reader | general |
| Review Status | reviewed |
| Risk Level | normal |
| Original Source | Hokkaido Government |
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