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The Japanese modelling industry is basically divided into two segments: (1) agencies that promote only Japanese models and (2) those that promote only "foreign" (or Non-Japanese) models.  Both command a significant portion of the market, and both continue to thrive today.

However, for a vast majority of models and agencies, this foreign segment (of which Arts C Models is a part of) still holds a few mysteries left unsolved.  This section intends to de-mystify matters while providing answers to commonly asked questions such as:
  • What kind of "look" sells in Japan?
  • How do I develop the right portfolio for Japan?
  • What exactly is a guarantee?
  • Why is there such a large amount of non-Japanese or "foreign" talent used in Japanese advertising?
  • What's the difference between a contract agency and a freelance agency?
  • What goes on in a Japanese casting?
  • What kind of visa do I need to model/work in Japan?

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