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THE BUTLER
A butler service run by the All Japan Butler Association
A butler, for the time and calm you deserve
Among the butler-related organizations is a professional butler service called THE BUTLER, operated by the All Japan Butler Association.
THE BUTLER is built on the idea of fusing the spirit of Japanese hospitality with the Western butler tradition. Rather than simply standing in for a pair of hands, it aims to give back something more valuable — your time, and the calm that comes from having fewer things to worry about.
Every request is handled in a fully bespoke way, from everyday housework to business scenes and special events, with plans ranging from a few hours to a full month.
Four areas of support
THE BUTLER organizes its work into four broad areas, so that a single butler can support your home, your work, your special occasions, and your journeys.
Household Support
From day-to-day chores and laundry to escorting the family on outings and supporting a child's learning at home. A butler dedicated to keeping daily life running smoothly, without you having to keep an eye on every detail.
Business Follow-up
Acting as a personal secretary and logistics partner: schedule management, document preparation, meeting arrangements, and interpretation and translation, drawing on butlers with experience across many industries.
Events & Reception
For parties, exhibitions, and ceremonies: welcoming and seeing off guests, valet-style car assistance, doorman duties, and formal tea and food service in tailcoats, all shaping a refined atmosphere of hospitality.
Travel & International
Accompanying clients on trips at home and abroad, handling logistics, and supporting communication across languages and cultures, so that even unfamiliar destinations feel calm and cared for.
Moments a butler quietly shapes
A birthday surprise for someone dear, a wedding or ceremony, a corporate reception, a business trip, or simply an ordinary week that you would like to feel lighter.
Whether it is a formal dinner served in white gloves, a car door opened at just the right moment, or the small courtesies that make guests feel welcome, THE BUTLER shapes the atmosphere so that you can be fully present in the moment.
Because every engagement is bespoke, the same butler can move naturally between the dining room, the entrance hall, and the road.
A clear, stepped pricing structure
THE BUTLER has five main plans that step up from a few hours to a resident team, and the longer you engage a butler, the lower the unit rate becomes. All figures below are tax-included, based on the official price page. Full details and options are on the official pricing page.
| Plan | Length | Price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Footman | From 3 hours | From ¥26,400 |
| Day Butler | 8 hours (1 day) | From ¥66,000 |
| Weekly Butler | From 3 days | From ¥181,500 |
| Private Butler | 20 days/month × 8h | From ¥748,000 |
| House Steward | Monthly, resident (24/7) | From ¥6,600,000 |
Specialty lines
- Guide Butler CourseFrom ¥55,000
8 hours / ¥6,875 per hour
- Executive Butler CourseFrom ¥748,000
20 days/month × 8h
- Royal Butler CoursePrivate (on request)
For VIP / VVIP, introduced individually under an NDA
Transparent add-ons
- Overseas accompaniment: +¥2,000/hour (flight time is counted as working time; travel and accommodation are charged separately at cost)
- Transport within Tokyo: ¥3,000–5,000/day
- Accommodation: ¥20,000–30,000/night
- From the 8th consecutive day: hourly rate × 1.2
- Cancellation (Guest Footman): free up to 7 days before the date
- Extensions: available in one-hour units
From inquiry to after-care
- 1
Inquiry
Tell us what you need and when. Even a vague idea is fine — the official desk will help shape it.
- 2
Proposal & estimate
A plan and butler are proposed to match your scene, with a transparent estimate including any add-ons.
- 3
On the day
A butler trained by the All Japan Butler Association attends, taking care of the details so you can relax.
- 4
After-care
Feedback is welcomed for the next visit, and continued or regular use can be arranged.
The quiet art of a butler
A butler is not someone who merely performs tasks. A butler reads the air of a room, anticipates what is needed before it is asked, and withdraws quietly once it is done — leaving behind only a sense of ease.
THE BUTLER inherits this Western tradition and reweaves it with the Japanese spirit of hospitality, in which care is expressed through restraint rather than display. It is this balance that shapes a presence at once dignified and warm.
What a butler can — and will not — do
Being clear about what falls outside a butler's role is itself a part of trustworthy service.
What we can support
- Health-care support such as hospital transport, handing over prescribed medicine, eye-drop assistance, and light cold care
- Organizing information for administrative windows and bridging you to the right specialists
- Interpretation, translation, and cross-cultural support at home and abroad
What lies outside our role
- —Anything of a sexual nature (strictly prohibited)
- —Medical acts such as injections or suppositories
- —Lending names for tax evasion, acting directly in financial transactions, or selling airline tickets in ways that breach travel-agency law
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of organization runs THE BUTLER?
THE BUTLER is a professional butler service operated by the All Japan Butler Association. It offers everything from short spot use of a few hours to long-term monthly arrangements, all handled by butlers trained by the association.
Can I use it for a one-off event?
Yes. From welcoming guests and doorman duty at a party to tea and food service at a reception, THE BUTLER can be arranged for a single occasion.
How is the pricing decided?
The official site lists five main plans by length of use, from Guest Footman to House Steward, plus specialty courses. Longer engagements have a lower unit rate, and add-ons such as transport and accommodation are shown transparently.
Is it different from the association that certifies butlers?
THE BUTLER is the service window for clients who want to actually hire a butler, while the All Japan Butler Association focuses on certification, seminars, and setting the standard. The two are introduced separately on this guide.
What is the difference between the plans in terms of butler quality?
According to the official site, every plan is handled by a butler who has completed the association's training, so the quality of the butler does not change with the plan — only the length and style of engagement.
Where can I see the latest menu and pricing?
The official site thebutler.jp is the primary source for the current service menu, pricing, and butler roster. Please refer to it for the most up-to-date details.
Ready to arrange a butler?
For the latest service menu, pricing, butler roster, and to make a request, the official site is your starting point.
Visit the official site