Modeling in Tokyo and Visas

[foxymarvholla]

I know this subject has been brought up several times buy just havn't found exactly what I'm looking for.
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I want to basically do anything in the entertainment (modeling ..etc) industry in Tokyo so I can get a visa. No yakuza hosto business eitha! (hehe) If it is possible, please fill me in on the details!
Thanks!

[ericsson]

I'm a foot model (athlete's foot). Didn't get me a visa.

[Mike000]

Well I'm sorry I can't help you much, but your best bet maybe to talk to someone who is already in the business as they will know or at least have some idea and info to point you in the right direction.

Another good piece of advice is don't follow the advice from most in here, unless you want wrong advise!

Good luck!

[SSJGogeta]

You can get an entertainers visa for modeling, performing etc.

[foxymarvholla]

do you know which agencies/companies specifically will give visas for modeling/performing?
Thanks!

[KansaiBen]

do you know which agencies/companies specifically will give visas for modeling/performing?
Thanks!

http://www.artscmodels.com/

[mikehiranuma]

do you know which agencies/companies specifically will give visas for modeling/performing?
Thanks!

Companies don't give visas, immigration does.

[foxymarvholla]

i meant SPONSOR a visa. Thanks for that correction. BTW artcmodels (i heard) doesn't sponsor visas anymore.

[well_bicyclically]

i meant SPONSOR a visa. Thanks for that correction. BTW artcmodels (i heard) doesn't sponsor visas anymore.

Sponsorship implies that the company will provide you with the means to live in Japan. I do not think there is enough work month to month for anyone to live on. I have a friend who is an actor/model/musician. He has to teach to cover the in-between times.

[RonBurgundy]

I dont know about you but after my 100 thousandth post I would probably be knowledgeable enough to know the inner working of Japan.

Lets see how I could help.

1. Get off the internet and actually meet people.
2. little paper called the Nikkei, open it and look for job postings.
3. Build yourself a nice resume and start mailing it.
4. If nothing works then Kabuki-cho will hire.
(Its not modeling but auditions will be necessary)

[yarichin]

I have a friend in the film industry. Want to do some acting?? Pays by the minute! And I get a bonus for recruiting you so I'll take you out to eat with that once. Like Sizzler?

[foxymarvholla]

hi
can i get a visa for acting?
just out of curiosity, what do you do?? I have other skills that a J-Company might like me for.. I can webdesign, i know flash,photoshop and etc.

I dont have a degree yet but im going to be attending online college while im in tokyo so if you know anyways i can get a visa and still have TIME to do my school stuff.please let me know
thanks tons,really!

[Ken44]

I know this subject has been brought up several times buy just havn't found exactly what I'm looking for.
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I want to basically do anything in the entertainment (modeling ..etc) industry in Tokyo so I can get a visa. No yakuza hosto business eitha! (hehe) If it is possible, please fill me in on the details!
Thanks!

From what little I know modeling here most agencies have their models sent over from abroad. You might be able to find a bit of work here if you already have a proper work visa but other wise I`d think it`s a long shot.

I did know one American that worked on and off for years as a model/actor in Japan while on a tourist visa but he had a professional background in modeling in the States.