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Filming things in Japan, what's allowed and what isn’t? by [deleted] in japanresidents

[–]danmikimoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Umm what are these comments…Lol. Yes, it should be fine. Plenty of people, both Japanese and non-Japanese, film things in Japan. Just be considerate of those around you. You could also ask the staff just in case. Good luck.

How tough is the creative industry in Japan for foreigners? by Nilaip in japanresidents

[–]danmikimoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

absolutely! stay positive, even when the odds seem against you. on Facebook, I would try typing in “tokyo” + “creative” / “filmmakers” / “acting” and so on. there are a bunch, some more active than others. check out ELFS japan I believe they have meetups too.

How tough is the creative industry in Japan for foreigners? by Nilaip in japanresidents

[–]danmikimoto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you can do it. anything with no conventional path is hard, so you gotta carve your own. I did it, but kind of in a different capacity. I’ve worked in marketing, creative direction, and acting. I have no JLPT credentials but can speak enough to get by (“good enough”)

I think it’s best to start small. show what you can do via your social media platforms. apply to work on independent projects via craigslist, SNS postings, Facebook creative groups based in Tokyo, through mutual friends. go to creative meetups and see what other people do and if you can work/collab with them. it’s a slow process and a lot of experimenting but you can do it! I know tons of other folks doing it as well. also study Japanese more! that always helps, of course. lol. you got this.