Last month I had such an amazing journey compiling the most common struggles I see my clients and potential clients have when putting themselves out there to their public and company-facing audiences. There were so many people I recognized from past events and even some former clients I hadn’t seen since before the pandemic. The best part of the day was knowing my good friend, Mari was there cheering me on. She was a key […]

While yes having a visual representation of yourself will absolutely take you far in becoming an actor in Japan, there’re also a few unique situations you’ll most definitely find yourself in on your quest to becoming an actor in Japan. This is especially true if you’re coming from another country or perhaps are prioritizing speaking English more so than Japanese. Here we’ll talk about how your actor’s headshots can play into becoming an actor here […]

Halfway through every consultation I have with a business or corporate client for a headshot photo session, I hear the classic question, “What should I wear?” It’s not a dumb question nor an offputting one but namely an invitation to me to style my client or that the client is open to doing something outside of their comfort zone or day-to-day routine. It’s also an invitation to shop and explore, especially for clients who are […]

Cherry Blossom petals are almost in the air and it is the first time in four years Tokyo is permitting open use of parks and gardens for hanami celebrations. I’m sure a lot of you are planning a hanami picnic, a sakura photo session or BOTH! For many of us, we are in awe of the soft pink colors with the gorgeous blue skies. It would be a bit of a clash to wear something […]

Coming to Japan with the intent of becoming a model is a tempting journey. Especially for those who have done some previous modeling in their home countries. Being a bit of an outsider in terms of looks is absolutely an advantage. But what do you do?  Here are 5 tips for those interested in modeling in Japan 1. Do Your Research As with anything new, it would be best to understand the market. Modeling in […]