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The Japan Butler Academy
A butler school in Odaiba, Tokyo, connected to the Family Romance group
What is The Japan Butler Academy?
The Family Romance group is not only known for its proxy and stand-in services led by CEO Yuichi Ishii, but also supports related education ventures within the group. One of them is The Japan Butler Academy, a school dedicated to training professional butlers, based in Odaiba, Tokyo.
The academy is operated by the All Japan Butler Association (a registered general incorporated association), and issues its own private certification recognized within the association upon course completion. Classes are held on weekends, and each class is limited to just 6 students, allowing hands-on, individualized instruction for every posture, gesture, and piece of etiquette.
For those who want to see the full curriculum, tuition details, and enrollment schedule, the academy's official website at butler-academy.jp is the primary source of information.
Three Course Levels
Hands-on Training
Six students per class, taught face to face.
Essential Course
The foundational course covering butler etiquette basics: greeting posture, table manners guidance, napkin folding, and ironing. Designed for complete beginners with no prior experience.
Advance Course
A hands-on course building on Essential skills, covering formal dining service, wardrobe care, and event-support scenarios such as escorting guests with an umbrella.
Master Course
The top-tier course covering VIP protocol, crisis response, and household management leadership, aimed at those pursuing a professional butler career or corporate training instructor path.
A trial lesson is also available for those who want to experience the curriculum first. Details are posted on the academy's course pages at butler-academy.jp .
On-site Training for Companies
Beyond individual students, the academy also dispatches instructors directly to companies. Training can take place in a client's own meeting room, or on-site at the actual business location, covering hospitality manners tailored to that industry.
This corporate training track shares its instructional foundation with the Master Course, and reflects the same attention to detail found throughout the academy's curriculum. Companies interested in a program can inquire directly through butler-academy.jp.
Odaiba Campus, Tokyo
The campus is located in Odaiba, Tokyo, and classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays, making it accessible for working adults commuting from central Tokyo.
Each class is capped at 6 students, keeping the learning environment intimate and instructor-led.
Graduates receive a private certification issued by the All Japan Butler Association, which operates the academy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the campus located?
The academy is based in Odaiba, Tokyo. Classes are held on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), which makes it accessible for working adults and students alike.
How many students are in a class?
Each class is limited to 6 students, allowing instructors to give hands-on, individualized guidance for every posture and gesture.
Can I try a class before enrolling?
Yes. A trial lesson is available for those who want to experience the curriculum and campus atmosphere before committing to a full course.
Do you offer training for companies?
Yes. The academy also runs corporate dispatch-style training, sending instructors to a company's own meeting rooms or on-site locations to teach hospitality manners tailored to that business.