Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Individuals with a visa status that allows employment
Individuals with at least six months remaining on their visa
Individuals who can communicate in English or Japanese
Individuals who understand the nature of advertising work and can perform it with professionalism

The registration fee is free.

Experience is not necessary. We encourage you to challenge yourself with various jobs at our company and gain experience.

As long as you can speak either English or Japanese, it is possible to register with Free Wave.

You can register as long as you have your employer's permission (approval for side jobs).Depending on your residency status, you may need to obtain "PERMISSION TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITY OTHER THAN THAT
PERMITTED UNDER THE STATUS OF RESIDENCE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED" to engage in modeling.

There is no age restriction. However, minors must have parental consent.

Transportation expenses for auditions are generally out of pocket. However, if you are called multiple times or if the audition is held in a remote location (which is rare), transportation expenses may be covered.

For locations near Tokyo, transportation expenses are not covered. For suburban locations, the decision is usually made through discussion between the talent and the manager. If you need to take a bullet train, the cost of the bullet train ticket will be covered.

Please apply through this form on our website:https://f-w.co.jp/en/recruit You can check the registration process there. Please refrain from visiting our office without an appointment.

Yes. Depening on your skills and experience, you may be selected for registration. However, most auditions and shoots are in Tokyo or nearby areas. Transportation and accommodation costs will be at your own expense. However, there are some casting opportunities that are made via photo selection only and do not require coming to Tokyo unless the job is booked.

We apologize, but we will first conduct a document screening and will only contact those who pass within one to two weeks after the submission.

Not all registered members' photos will necessarily be posted. The decision to post photos is at the discretion of the company. Additionally, the photos to be posted will be selected by the company, so requests for changes may not be accommodated.

We cannot guarantee exactly when you will receive work, but we will contact you as soon as we receive casting offers from clients.

Most jobs are usually within Tokyo or the Kanto region, but there are some jobs in regional areas and overseas.

Please make sure to check if there are any pending projects or connections related to your current work. Do not change your appearance until you have confirmed with the manager and received approval.

Please send an email to inform us of your intention to cancel your registration. Your registration will be canceled, but any advertisements or jobs you are currently involved in will continue until the end of the contract period. (There is a possibility that usage may be extended after the contract period. You will be informed in that case. )

If you are currently in consideration for a job, please avoid traveling until you receive the results. If you have been selecteed, please wait until the shoot is complete. If travel is unavoidable, you must inform a manager. To prevent issues such as being unable to return in time for the shoot due to bad weather, illness, or injury, we may need to discuss adjusting your return date.

If you are not residing in Japan, your registration will be canceled. Please make sure to notify us when you return to your home country. At that time, we will confirm a contact method in case there are any extensions of current contracts. Also, please contact us if you plan to return to Japan in the future.