| DEAR MODELS |
 Dear Models,
Tokyo has a solid market for various models working in the fashion industry. The market provides the same quality jobs offered in major markets.
Runway
Tokyo provides a good amount of quality shows throughout the year. Apart from the Tokyo Collection every spring and fall, designers like Chanel and Gucci also provide tours around the nation.
Editorial
Tokyo is also well known for being a good editorial market. They include magazines like Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Figaro, along with many magazines frequently booking international models.
Print
Tokyo is definitely a money market for models focusing on print work. Major department stores and fashion firms pleasure working with models from overseas. They include catalogues, brochures, postcards, point of purchase, and billboards. Since most domestic agencies prefer Japanese models not working for lingerie clients, they depend heavily on models from abroad. The above are offered in great volume.
TV and Miscellaneous
Tokyo also offers a great amount of TV commercial and video clip work. They are often time consuming, but have a budget that makes the effort worthwhile.
Before Arrival
After signing a contract with an agency, you will be required to process a visa. All respectable agencies will help you obtain an entertainment visa (fashion model). The process usually takes about 4 weeks. You will need to send them a copy of signed contract, passport copy and photos. The certificate will then be granted accordingly and sent to you. You will then take the certificate to either the Japanese Embassy or the Consulate General's office to receive your visa.
Arrival
Long distance flights can be stressing at times. Commonly, you may have castings or jobs on the day of your arrival, so please make an effort to get some rest during the flight. Some agencies offer airport pick-up, but otherwise you will be required to take a limousine bus to downtown. Agencies will designate a destination for your bus where managers will pick you up. The bus ride usually takes 80 minutes.
During Stay
Much like any other country, Japan is very different from where you are from. Maintaining a positive attitude, being patient, and making an effort to understand will make your stay very pleasant and enjoyable. The Japanese are required to learn certain amounts of English during high school, so if you can make an effort to communicate, they will be very cooperative and understanding. It is very important to be on time at all times. We are sure you already know that regular exercise and maintaining a proper diet is part of a professional model's job. Being able to maintain your posture is very important. It will help you become very successful in the market. Upon working with respectable agencies, models will be chauffered to castings by agency managers. At times, you may be required to take the bus or a subway to meet a manager, but will not be required to do the casting alone. The subway and bus systems in Tokyo are very safe and reliable. Taxis are also very easy to find.
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| TIPS |
Helpful Items
1. Electrical adapters
In case your home country uses a different voltage, Japan uses 100V at 50 HZ.
2. Cash
Small change is helpful for making phone calls upon arrival. The limousine bus to downtown Tokyo averages about 3,000 yen. There is a currency exchange at the baggage claim.
3. Personal medication, toiletries, and cosmetics
Although Tokyo is a very international city, you might not be able to find the same products you are familiar with back home.
Climate
The climate in Tokyo is as follows.
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
| C |
3.7 |
4.3 |
7.4 |
13.1 |
17.4 |
20.9 |
24.7 |
26.1 |
22.4 |
16.6 |
11.2 |
6.2 |
14.5 |
| F |
38.7 |
39.7 |
45.3 |
55.6 |
63.3 |
69.6 |
76.5 |
79.0 |
72.3 |
61.9 |
52.2 |
43.2 |
58.1 |
National Holidays
| Jan |
1 |
Mon |
New Years's Day Gantan (always on Jan 1) |
| 8 |
Mon |
Coming of Age Day Seijin no Hi |
| Feb |
11 |
Sun |
National Foundation Day Kenkokukinen no Hi(always on 11th) |
| 12 |
Mon |
National Foundation Day (carried over from Sunday) |
| Mar |
20 |
Tue |
Shunbun no Hi (always on March 20 or 21) |
| Apr |
29 |
Sun |
Greenery Day Midori no Hi (always April 29) |
| 30 |
Mon |
Greenery Day Midori no Hi (carried over from Sunday) |
| May |
1 |
Tue |
May Day (always May 1) |
| 3 |
Thu |
Constitution Memorial Day Kempo Kinenbi(always May 3) |
| 4 |
Fri |
People's Day Kokumin no Kyujitsu (always May 4) |
| 5 |
Sat |
Children's Day Kodomo no Hi (always the fifth day of the fifth month) |
| Jun |
No National Holidays |
| Jul |
20 |
Fri |
Marine Day Umi no Hi (always July 20) |
| Aug |
No National Holidays |
| Sep |
15 |
Sat |
Respect for the Aged Day Keiro no Hi(always on Sept 15) |
| 23 |
Sun |
Autumnal Equinox Shunbun no Hi (always on Sept 23) |
| 24 |
Mon |
Autumnal Equinox Shunbun no Hi (carried over from Sunday) |
| Oct |
8 |
Mon |
Sports Day Taiku no Hi (always on second Monday) |
| Nov |
3 |
Sat |
Culture Day Bunka no Hi (always on Nov 3) |
| 23 |
Fri |
Labor Thanksgiving Day Kinro Kansha no Hi(always on Nov 23) |
| Dec |
23 |
Sun |
Emperor's Birthday Tenno Tanjobi (always on Dec 23) |
| 24 |
Mon |
Emperor's Birthday Tenno Tanjobi (carried over from Sunday) |
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