Tokyo Street Interview Videographer

Videographer is needed in Tokyo, Japan.

I need a Japanese-speaking videographer for a full-day street interview shoot in central Tokyo. You will film fast-paced, spontaneous interviews with local residents in areas such as Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shimokitazawa for short-form social media content. You should be confident approaching strangers and conducting brief interviews in Japanese.

Please handle field production, including a camera and microphone setup for clear audio, natural framing, and vertical footage where possible. Deliver at least 25 usable clips featuring people from varied backgrounds, along with raw 4K or high-bitrate 1080p footage and a simple file index showing interviewee, time, and location. Footage should be delivered via a cloud link within 48 hours of filming. Experience with mirrorless or DSLR cameras and wireless lavalier microphones is preferred; English captions or slate cards are a bonus.

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About the client
I’m putting together a full-day shoot in central Tokyo to gather fast-paced, on-the-street interviews with everyday locals. The goal is to capture spontaneous reactions and opinions that feel authentic and relatable when viewed on short-form social channels. What I need from you • Spend one full day (approx. 8 hours) roaming key neighbourhoods—Shibuya, Harajuku, Shimokitazawa, or similar—and initiate brief interviews in Japanese with passers-by. • Handle the entire field production: camera, on-person mic or small boom for clean audio, quick framing, and keeping energy high so each clip feels natural. • Supply both the raw footage (preferably 4K or high-bit-rate 1080p, vertical orientation welcome) and a simple file index naming each interviewee/time/location for easy post-selection later. Acceptance criteria • Minimum 25 usable interview clips featuring residents of varying ages and backgrounds. • Clear voice audio with minimal street noise bleed. • Footage delivered via cloud link within 48 hours of wrap. If you already shoot with a mirrorless/DSLR plus wireless lav set-up and you’re comfortable approaching strangers on camera, you’ll fit perfectly. Fluency in Japanese is essential; English captions or slate cards are a bonus but not required for this phase. Let me know your gear list, any sample street-style work, and which Tokyo districts you feel most confident working in.