About Foreign & Mixed-Heritage Models
Founded in 1992, Free Wave is one of Japan’s leading model agencies based in Tokyo and Osaka, with over 2,000 registered foreign and mixed-heritage models from more than 100 countries. If you are looking for foreign models, mixed-heritage models, Japanese models, or foreign extras, please leave it to Free Wave.
We have models of all ages, from children to seniors, with a wide variety of looks, ready to work across diverse fields including TV commercials, films, advertising, events, fashion, magazines, and television programs. In addition, we have extensive experience in casting and managing program reporters and foreign extras.
Whether you are looking for foreign models, mixed-heritage models, Japanese models, or foreign extras, you can rely on Free Wave, a company with decades of trusted expertise and proven results.
STRENGTHS3 Key Strengths of Free Wave
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Top-Class Management Supported by Proven Track Record
Free Wave is a foreign model agency in Tokyo with over 5,000 casting projects annually.
We can handle large-scale projects quickly and flexibly, smoothly arranging models, including more than 50 foreign extras at a time.
With management capabilities trusted throughout the industry, clients can place their requests with confidence.
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Multinational Talents with Diverse Skills and Expertise
Over 3,000 foreign and mixed-heritage models and talents from more than 100 countries are registered with Free Wave. With a wide range of looks, ages, skills, and specialties, we can provide the ideal talent for any casting project, including TV commercials, films, advertising, and events.
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Reliable Management System
We provide thorough management of work visas and contractual risk mitigation for foreign models and talents. From casting to appearance and the completion of shoots, we maintain a comprehensive management system to ensure everything runs smoothly. In addition, through initiatives that promote the use of foreign models, we contribute to raising standards across the industry, continuing to advance as a trusted foreign model agency.
Japan × International Model Casting Services
We support model casting across borders:
- Casting support for models residing overseas (for productions and shoots in Japan or abroad)
- Casting support for models residing in Japan (foreign or Japanese models for productions and shoots overseas)
For Casting Foreign Event Models,Contact Free Wave
Free Wave has arranged foreign models to events across Japan. Our extensive experience includes staffing for in-store pop-up events, wedding dress exhibitions, Comic Market cosplay events, and PR events featuring fashion models. In addition to models, we can also arrange bilingual narrators and bilingual MCs for live commentary, and during the Christmas season, we even provide Santa Claus performers.
Introducing Event & Promotional Models
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Models×Omotenashi Spirit
We provide foreign event models for exhibitions and PR events. Our models are proficient in Japanese and embody the spirit of Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality), helping you deliver a next-level event experience. For foreign event model staffing, trust Free Wave to provide the ideal talent.
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social media×Event Promotion
Hire foreign event models for exhibitions, product launches, and PR campaigns. With their visually striking presence, our models enhance your brand image and encourage attendees to share and promote your event on social media. For maximizing attendance and engagement with foreign event models, trust Free Wave to deliver the ideal talent.
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Santa Claus×Smiles
We arrange foreign Santa Claus performers dressed in authentic costumes. They bring joy and smiles to children, earning many repeat requests every year. For casting foreign Santa Claus performers, trust Free Wave to provide the perfect talent.
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Bilingual MCs
Bilingual and trilingual MCs, fluent in English and other languages, are widely casted for high-end brand parties, corporate receptions, international events, and wedding ceremonies. With the unique presence and expressiveness that only foreign MCs can bring, they create a truly special atmosphere. For foreign or bilingual MC casting, trust Free Wave to provide the ideal talent.
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Examples of Event Casting
Foreign and mixed-heritage models are active across a wide range of fields, including TV commercials, advertising, corporate promotions, films, television programs, music videos, fashion magazines and shows, as well as various events.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Foreign Models
- Do your foreign models and talent have valid work visas in Japan?
- Yes. All our registered foreign talent hold valid work visas. We also manage visa terms strictly and work with certified immigration specialists to ensure compliance.
- What is the average cost of hiring a foreign model in Japan?
- Costs vary significantly depending on the project details and conditions (such as media usage, duration, presence of competitors, and whether auditions are required), as well as the specific model. While we cannot provide a general figure, we will propose the optimal plan and quotation after discussing your requirements in advance. Please feel free to consult with us first.
CONTACT
Business Hours: Weekdays 10:30–19:30
(excluding weekends and public holidays)
FAX (Head Office): 03-6453-2743
Access:[Tokyo Head Office] / [Osaka Office]
Free Wave is an industry-leading foreign model and talent agency based in Tokyo and Osaka.