Hey! To be honest I'm not too sure which agencies specialize in action and comedy. I think you can go to the websites that I put on the video description and look if any have what you are looking for :) Cheers!
Hey Johnny! Thanks for your kind comment! When I arrived in Tokyo, I pretty much signed up to 5-6 agencies. But if I have to give a top 3. I would say Avocado, Alpha management and D'Xim are the best out there. Avocado will offer you a large variety of modelling work, Alpha management will offer work where they need a lot of models so it's easier to get the job but the paid is lower and D'Xim you can get not only modelling work but some acting, dancing or singing jobs. Cheers!
Hi Matthieu! I just watched your video and it was super helpful and very specific, I really enjoyed it! Thank you for your help. I'm currently living in Japan with a working holiday visa. My working holiday visa is is valid until early march of 2020, and I have plans to head back to my home country afterwards.With now being mid December, do you think that time frame may be too short for modelling agencies to hire me? like do they require you to be there for at least a year or so? Or do you think I should be fine? It doesn't hurt to try at least. Please let me know. Thank you! :)
Hey Drake! Thanks for the kind comment :) To answer your question, I think most agencies require models to be in Japan for at least 6 months. Therefore, even if you try I think they won't accept your application because of the time restriction.
Hey Ulus! No, modelling isn't my main source of income. I have a full-time job and I do modelling on the side. If you want to stay in Japan longer, you will need to get your visa sponsored which can be quite difficult in the modelling industry.
Tattoos is still a bit a taboo subject in Japan. I sometimes receive offers saying that no tattoos is prefered. However, if you have small tattoos that can be easily covered then it shouldn't be a big deal.
Hey man, They are no physical requirements for acting in Japan (but of course it also depends on what role they are looking for). The biggest advantage will be to speak Japanese. However, for modeling, being fit/muscular, about 180 cm plus can be an advantage. Hope it helps!
Thanks a lot! Yes, I think it's possible. You would need to go the immigration to get a stamp specifying that you can work 28 hours/week. I'm not 100% sure if it includes working in the entertainment industry. If it doesn't, you can ask the immigration on how to engage in other activities not included in your visa. Hope this helps! Cheers
Hey John! When signing your contract with the Japanese modelling agency, it is specify that you cannot share any of your work :( otherwise they can sue you even after your work is completed or already published.
hello, thank you so much for your video it was super informative. I'm currently doing my research for living in japan and trying out modeling in tokyo. I have modeling experience with tfp but never worked with an agency. I'm planningto go to japan in spring and find a job, modeling seems like the best fit for me. however the visa issue is bothering me. I was wondering if i need to email them a couple of months beforehand to know whether i'm accepted and figure out my visa. What do you recommend, working holiday visa?is it easy to do without a mother agency back home, but finding one there or going freelance? Thank you very much again.
Hey Myrsini Dumerili! Thank so much for your comment and I'm glad you found my video helpful :) If you manage to get a Working Holiday Visa then you can work as a model in Japan without any problems. If you are uncertain on what kind of visa you will obtain then yes it's better to email them to make sure you can work as a model in Japan. I definitely recommend the Working Holiday Visa and when you arrive in Japan register to as many agencies as you can and go freelance. Then afterwards, if an agency likes your work they can sponsor your visa in the future. Hope my answer helped :) Cheers!
@@MattFinds thanks a lot! Eventually I'm not allowed a working holiday visa in Japan so all I can do is email them beforehand and try to get a working visa with an agency.
can I become a high fashion runway and editorial male model at the age of 27? (assuming I don't have any wrinkles and am quite lean at that age). I would love to model but I'm at university now and want to finish getting the degree before starting modeling.
Hey Nazmus! I mean nothing is impossible. If you already have some contacts with reputable agencies, have a bit of experience and still look great then it might be doable even at the age of 27.
Hello,I've been working in Japan since 2019 and recently I have to do contract with a modelling agency but what the problem is that I am Engineer/specialist in Humanities visa holder and that type of visa will be allowed to do modelling job in japan.
Hey, I also have the same visa in Japan. You need to ask the agency for documents for permission to engage in activities outside of your visa. After the agency provides them, you can go to the immigration center to apply. After 1 month, you will receive a letter stating if your application has been approved or not. If it's a yes, you can go back to the immigration center and they will stamp the back of your residence card :)
@@MattFinds woo,you are so friendly.Thanks for your reply.So,you are also working with the same visa like me as your main job in Japan.And did you get '資格外活動'when you start the modelling.?
Hey! For the singing industry I'm not really sure. I have only done acting and modeling. Take a look at the links I put on the description of the video. Maybe some of them hire singers. Cheers!
Hi ! I applied in the model agency also in japan.i went in to their studio watch the video of their rules.sign the registered model management .some short interview and then they took photos of me.they said it's make some time to put pic on the website. Then after that when I got home I got mail that said.thank you for sending the form.its says confirm then all of my info like name .artist name add .measurement. But I want to know if im accepted to their modeling agency. 😢
So much helpful information. Thanks for sharing. I have a question, what are the requirements for a girl who wants to be a model in japan? I see they require you to be at least 1.65 but in your comment you replied that height in japan doesn't matter..what is actually true?
Thanks Effie! I think if you only want to be a fashion model then maybe they require women to be 1m65 or over. But if you want to appear in Japanese ads or movies then size doesn't matter. Usually your agent will send you a job offer and in the email it specifies in details what they are looking for. So it depends if you want to do ads, act or model. I hope my answer helps you :)
@@MattFinds oh thanks a lot. But as I see from your links all of them are modelling agencies mainly that's why I asked. Seems like all Japanese and foreigners start as models and then actors. :)
@@MattFinds one last question and then I'll leave you in peace lol I want to apply on awake models how can I do that? Is it possible via email? Thanks a lot
Hey Kaymo! It's totally alright to be a model at 29 years old. You have models from all ages in Japan. It just depends on what kind of jobs you are looking for (if it's working as an extra in a movie, or doing a commercial, or doing photo shoots, etc..)
I wonder is it possible to make money from modeling as a part time job because I'll go to japan for living in 4 - 5 years and I need a job to earn money at the first times and I dont have so much skills :"D. I can only draw and wanna be a mangaka maybe or graphic designer. Do you have any suggestions for me ? Thanx for the video and keep up the good work of yours :)
Hey Sir Arrow, Thank you very much for message and question. Yes, it is possible to earn extra money on the side with modeling. However, it's quite inconsistent and even more now with the corona pandemic going on at the moment. If you give it a try, make sure to have plenty of great photos, register to as many agencies as possible, be available and learn a bit of Japanese. If you want to do something like graphic design, I suggest to take a look on linkedin, gaijinpot or craigslist to see if there is a position available. Wish you the best of luck :)
If I have to become an actress in Japan I have to learn Japanese too ? I mean can I work there with English ? And I'm a girl so I wanted to ask that we have to wear so short dress ? Or normal dress ????? Please say me
Hey! I think I can help you. Firstly, if you learn japanese then its good for you only as it helps for communication and interactions though you can work there with english also and the dressing depends on the category/show that you are working on. Thank You.
Hello! Thank you very much. I think if you register to at least 10 agencies, speak a decent Japanese, are always available and have great skills like acting, singing or dancing you can definitely make it a your full-time job, but it's quite tough. Yes, having tattoos in Japan could indeed affect your work opportunities. It depends also on how big and visible they are. Hope I answered your questions :) Cheers!
Hey can you tell me the required height for a boys to be a model? And can a international student work as model in Japan? Will I get a chance to play a role in j. Drama??
Hey man, Usually the height requirement for men is about 180cm and above. Yes, an international student can work as a model in Japan. You just need to go to the immigration office when arriving in Japan and ask for a work permit which allows to work 28 hours/week. It's not very difficult to get. Yes, you could also get the chance to play in a Japanese drama :)
To be “good looking” on photo is not so easy 😅 In the mirror it is not bad, but on photos it is not good. Is it mean that I am not photogenic and should forget of being a model (I am by working visa here, so only freelance modeling, not professional).
Thanks so much for this. I'm quite shy, but I'll do my best when I'm in Japan! Great video :)
Thank you very much Sonja! I'm sure you will do great :) Wish you all the best when you get to Japan!
Thanks, this was actually very informative. I'm fairly new to all this and have been trying to better understand how it all works. 😊
Thanks a lot! Good luck in the modelling industry in Japan :)
@@MattFindsThank you too!
You're awesome bro!!
Thanks a lot man!
hey thanks for this good video,what about action and fighting movies they have offers like at los angeles or not only comedy？
Hey! To be honest I'm not too sure which agencies specialize in action and comedy. I think you can go to the websites that I put on the video description and look if any have what you are looking for :) Cheers!
Hey Matt, thanks for the Video.
Which Agency did you work for tho? Which one is the best you think? Or top 3?
Thaaaanks :)
Hey Johnny! Thanks for your kind comment!
When I arrived in Tokyo, I pretty much signed up to 5-6 agencies. But if I have to give a top 3. I would say Avocado, Alpha management and D'Xim are the best out there. Avocado will offer you a large variety of modelling work, Alpha management will offer work where they need a lot of models so it's easier to get the job but the paid is lower and D'Xim you can get not only modelling work but some acting, dancing or singing jobs. Cheers!
My dream jobs are modelling and acting but I also plan to move to japan and wasn’t sure if I’d be able to
You should follow your dreams :)!
Hi Matthieu! I just watched your video and it was super helpful and very specific, I really enjoyed it! Thank you for your help. I'm currently living in Japan with a working holiday visa. My working holiday visa is is valid until early march of 2020, and I have plans to head back to my home country afterwards.With now being mid December, do you think that time frame may be too short for modelling agencies to hire me? like do they require you to be there for at least a year or so? Or do you think I should be fine? It doesn't hurt to try at least. Please let me know. Thank you! :)
Hey Drake! Thanks for the kind comment :) To answer your question, I think most agencies require models to be in Japan for at least 6 months. Therefore, even if you try I think they won't accept your application because of the time restriction.
Thanks ! Is modelling your main source of income?
Hey Ulus! No, modelling isn't my main source of income. I have a full-time job and I do modelling on the side. If you want to stay in Japan longer, you will need to get your visa sponsored which can be quite difficult in the modelling industry.
Are tattoos allowed?
Tattoos is still a bit a taboo subject in Japan. I sometimes receive offers saying that no tattoos is prefered. However, if you have small tattoos that can be easily covered then it shouldn't be a big deal.
Brother, I want to become actor , what are the physical requirement , like height and weight , is being mascular an advantage in acting?
Hey man,
They are no physical requirements for acting in Japan (but of course it also depends on what role they are looking for). The biggest advantage will be to speak Japanese. However, for modeling, being fit/muscular, about 180 cm plus can be an advantage.
Hope it helps!
Thank you so much for these informations.Can foreign students take part in entertainment industry while studying in university, Thank you
Thanks a lot! Yes, I think it's possible. You would need to go the immigration to get a stamp specifying that you can work 28 hours/week. I'm not 100% sure if it includes working in the entertainment industry. If it doesn't, you can ask the immigration on how to engage in other activities not included in your visa. Hope this helps! Cheers
@@MattFinds Thankyou for the reply
Do you have any links to any of the work you did in Japan?
Hey John! When signing your contract with the Japanese modelling agency, it is specify that you cannot share any of your work :( otherwise they can sue you even after your work is completed or already published.
hello, thank you so much for your video it was super informative. I'm currently doing my research for living in japan and trying out modeling in tokyo. I have modeling experience with tfp but never worked with an agency. I'm planningto go to japan in spring and find a job, modeling seems like the best fit for me. however the visa issue is bothering me. I was wondering if i need to email them a couple of months beforehand to know whether i'm accepted and figure out my visa. What do you recommend, working holiday visa?is it easy to do without a mother agency back home, but finding one there or going freelance? Thank you very much again.
Hey Myrsini Dumerili! Thank so much for your comment and I'm glad you found my video helpful :) If you manage to get a Working Holiday Visa then you can work as a model in Japan without any problems. If you are uncertain on what kind of visa you will obtain then yes it's better to email them to make sure you can work as a model in Japan. I definitely recommend the Working Holiday Visa and when you arrive in Japan register to as many agencies as you can and go freelance. Then afterwards, if an agency likes your work they can sponsor your visa in the future. Hope my answer helped :) Cheers!
@@MattFinds thanks a lot! Eventually I'm not allowed a working holiday visa in Japan so all I can do is email them beforehand and try to get a working visa with an agency.
Is there a limit to how old you can be to model in japan
Hi Lauren,
There is no age limit to be a model in Japan. You can find acting, TV commercial and modelling jobs even if you are older.
can I become a high fashion runway and editorial male model at the age of 27? (assuming I don't have any wrinkles and am quite lean at that age).
I would love to model but I'm at university now and want to finish getting the degree before starting modeling.
Hey Nazmus! I mean nothing is impossible. If you already have some contacts with reputable agencies, have a bit of experience and still look great then it might be doable even at the age of 27.
Hello,I've been working in Japan since 2019 and recently I have to do contract with a modelling agency but what the problem is that I am Engineer/specialist in Humanities visa holder and that type of visa will be allowed to do modelling job in japan.
Hey,
I also have the same visa in Japan. You need to ask the agency for documents for permission to engage in activities outside of your visa. After the agency provides them, you can go to the immigration center to apply. After 1 month, you will receive a letter stating if your application has been approved or not. If it's a yes, you can go back to the immigration center and they will stamp the back of your residence card :)
@@MattFinds woo,you are so friendly.Thanks for your reply.So,you are also working with the same visa like me as your main job in Japan.And did you get '資格外活動'when you start the modelling.?
@@tkyioo3421 Yes, exactly! and now modeling is my main job
@@MattFinds Thank you so much.Please May I know your instagram.
@@tkyioo3421 sure it's @mattalex_
What agency if i want to be in singing industry...? Thank you!
Hey! For the singing industry I'm not really sure. I have only done acting and modeling. Take a look at the links I put on the description of the video. Maybe some of them hire singers. Cheers!
Which agency do you think might Dior me best
How about height ??? how tall can we be a model ? if we not living in japan that okay ?
Hey! your height doesn't matter when you want be a model in Japan. You have to be living in Japan if you are planning to be a model here :)
Hi ! I applied in the model agency also in japan.i went in to their studio watch the video of their rules.sign the registered model management .some short interview and then they took photos of me.they said it's make some time to put pic on the website. Then after that when I got home I got mail that said.thank you for sending the form.its says confirm then all of my info like name .artist name add .measurement.
But I want to know if im accepted to their modeling agency. 😢
So much helpful information. Thanks for sharing. I have a question, what are the requirements for a girl who wants to be a model in japan? I see they require you to be at least 1.65 but in your comment you replied that height in japan doesn't matter..what is actually true?
Thanks Effie! I think if you only want to be a fashion model then maybe they require women to be 1m65 or over. But if you want to appear in Japanese ads or movies then size doesn't matter. Usually your agent will send you a job offer and in the email it specifies in details what they are looking for. So it depends if you want to do ads, act or model. I hope my answer helps you :)
@@MattFinds oh thanks a lot. But as I see from your links all of them are modelling agencies mainly that's why I asked. Seems like all Japanese and foreigners start as models and then actors. :)
Those agencies are for everything from modelling to commercials to acting. They are just the middle men who help you to get a job :)
@@MattFinds Im intersting about acting. What do you mean "middle men?"
@@MattFinds one last question and then I'll leave you in peace lol I want to apply on awake models how can I do that? Is it possible via email? Thanks a lot
Thank you for your vedio, can you tell me about the age of the model, because I have 29 years
Hey Kaymo!
It's totally alright to be a model at 29 years old. You have models from all ages in Japan. It just depends on what kind of jobs you are looking for (if it's working as an extra in a movie, or doing a commercial, or doing photo shoots, etc..)
I've heard that nowadays the entertainment/model industry in Japan is too crowded by foreigners, would you agree with that?
I wonder is it possible to make money from modeling as a part time job because I'll go to japan for living in 4 - 5 years and I need a job to earn money at the first times and I dont have so much skills :"D. I can only draw and wanna be a mangaka maybe or graphic designer. Do you have any suggestions for me ? Thanx for the video and keep up the good work of yours :)
Hey Sir Arrow,
Thank you very much for message and question.
Yes, it is possible to earn extra money on the side with modeling. However, it's quite inconsistent and even more now with the corona pandemic going on at the moment. If you give it a try, make sure to have plenty of great photos, register to as many agencies as possible, be available and learn a bit of Japanese.
If you want to do something like graphic design, I suggest to take a look on linkedin, gaijinpot or craigslist to see if there is a position available.
Wish you the best of luck :)
@@MattFinds thank you so much for the answer I'll try my best :)
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Thank you :)!
If I have to become an actress in Japan I have to learn Japanese too ?
I mean can I work there with English ?
And I'm a girl so I wanted to ask that we have to wear so short dress ? Or normal dress ????? Please say me
Hey! I think I can help you. Firstly, if you learn japanese then its good for you only as it helps for communication and interactions though you can work there with english also and the dressing depends on the category/show that you are working on. Thank You.
@@anitech3097 oh! Thank you so much ❤️ for telling me 😢 and I hope I learn Japanese...
@@anshikatriggered8816 Hey! If you dont mind, can you tell that are you an indian?
@@anitech3097 yes I'm an Indian 😆 and you ?
@@anshikatriggered8816 Haha, and me to!! I too want become an actor there.
Very informative video.
I have a few questions.
Could I make a living from modeling?
And how visible tattoos affect the work opportunities?
Hello! Thank you very much.
I think if you register to at least 10 agencies, speak a decent Japanese, are always available and have great skills like acting, singing or dancing you can definitely make it a your full-time job, but it's quite tough.
Yes, having tattoos in Japan could indeed affect your work opportunities. It depends also on how big and visible they are.
Hope I answered your questions :)
Cheers!
@@MattFinds Its all clear now.
Thank you!
Hey can you tell me the required height for a boys to be a model? And can a international student work as model in Japan? Will I get a chance to play a role in j. Drama??
Hey man,
Usually the height requirement for men is about 180cm and above.
Yes, an international student can work as a model in Japan. You just need to go to the immigration office when arriving in Japan and ask for a work permit which allows to work 28 hours/week. It's not very difficult to get.
Yes, you could also get the chance to play in a Japanese drama :)
To be “good looking” on photo is not so easy 😅 In the mirror it is not bad, but on photos it is not good. Is it mean that I am not photogenic and should forget of being a model (I am by working visa here, so only freelance modeling, not professional).
😘 let's be friends😍😉
😍😍👍👸🙋♀️Hello you have a very beautiful face💕💕💖