
FAMILY SERVICE
The family you need, right when you need them. Experienced staff stand in for any family role.
When circumstances leave you without family — whether estranged, unavailable, or simply not present — our experienced staff step in as your family. We cover every role, from father, mother, husband, and wife to grandparents.
Whether attending a school event as a father, greeting your partner's parents as a mother, or joining a company event as a spouse, we blend naturally into any life occasion. We also offer long-term plans where the same staff member continues in the role, building a deeper and more natural family bond over time.

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FAMILY SERVICE
We cover 10+ family positions, including father, mother, husband, wife, siblings, and grandparents.
From school visits to memorial services, we naturally accompany you as family at every milestone.
Monthly school visits and other recurring family roles are covered. The same staff member continues each time.
Our professional stand-in service can solve these challenges.

You need someone to attend your child's school visiting day or sports day as their father. Every other family has a dad there — without one, your child feels left out.

The time to introduce your parents to your partner's family is approaching, but circumstances make it impossible. Every time you hear 'We'd love to meet your parents,' it weighs heavily on you.

Relatives have passed away or become estranged, leaving very few attendees at the memorial service. You worry about the imbalanced seating and want to avoid an embarrassing situation.

There's no spouse to attend company family events, BBQs, or housing community gatherings with you. You'd rather not be seen as single and are conscious of how others perceive you.

At a crossroads in life and wishing you had family to confide in, but there's no one to turn to. You long for someone who will listen with genuine care, just like family.

No family member can visit your elderly parent at their care facility. When nurses say 'They always brighten up when family visits,' it breaks your heart.
Our stand-in services can be utilized in a wide variety of events and situations.

Attend classroom visits, sports days, and graduation ceremonies as a father or mother. We can also join PTA meetings. We'll be there to celebrate your child's milestones.

Accompany you as a parent to meet your partner's family. Through thorough preparation beforehand, we ensure natural conversation and a warm impression for a smooth introduction.

Attend memorial ceremonies as a family member with proper incense-offering etiquette to honor the deceased. We can also stand in for Obon and equinox grave visits.

Join Shichi-Go-San celebrations and entrance ceremonies as grandparents, father, or mother. We naturally pose for family photos and help make your child's special day memorable.

Attend company family events, BBQs, and year-end parties as your spouse. We mingle naturally with your colleagues and neighbors.

Visit regularly as a parent or sibling to be your conversation partner. We bring the warmth of family for life decisions, daily concerns, and heartfelt talks.

Visit care facilities as a son or daughter stand-in. We bring warmth and comfort to elderly residents. *We cannot accompany patients to medical examinations or receive medical explanations in a family role.

Play the role of a father or mother over the phone. From handling school calls to greeting relatives, we respond promptly even to last-minute requests.
* For privacy and confidentiality, specific event names are withheld; only service names are listed.
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We cover 10+ family positions: father, mother, husband, wife, siblings, grandparents, uncle, aunt, and more. Our staff range from their 20s to 70s, allowing us to arrange the right person for your needs. A proprietary rating system ensures quality control and optimal casting for every occasion.
Regular family roles like monthly school visits are fully supported. The same staff member continues each time, building a progressively more natural relationship — children grow comfortable and attached. By pairing compatible staff together, we create a genuinely cohesive family dynamic.
We meticulously prepare family backgrounds and anecdotes in advance, perfecting every detail from pet names to shared memories. Since our founding, we have had zero reports of detection. Our in-house operators, seasoned with extensive field experience, provide thorough guidance tailored to every scenario — from school visits to wedding introductions.
Clear pricing from ¥20,000 for 4 hours — you'll never be charged more than the estimate. Extensions are set at ¥2,500 per 30 minutes and communicated upfront, so you can book with confidence.
Choose the best plan to suit your needs. We can also accommodate requests not listed here.

Attend school events such as classroom visits, sports days, and graduation ceremonies. Also available as a father for wedding introductions.
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Attend school visits, PTA meetings, and wedding introductions as a mother. We portray a warm, caring mom.
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Children aged 2-17 are available with a guardian staff member at all times. Limited to third-party scenarios where a family composition is required, such as relative roles at weddings or family photo sessions. A guardian always accompanies the child.
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Babies aged 0-1 are provided together with our staff member acting as the guardian. Available only for limited stand-in scenarios, such as when a couple with a baby is needed as relatives at a wedding. A guardian is always present.
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Attend engagement ceremonies and family meetings as a relative. We set up detailed family backgrounds in advance for a smooth introduction.
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Take on the role of a husband for company events, neighborhood gatherings, and visits to family homes.

Act naturally as a wife at company housing events, family gatherings, and more.

Accompany you as a grandfather to Shichi-Go-San and entrance ceremonies. We naturally pose for photos too.

Attend memorial services and family events as a grandmother. We portray a warm, loving grandma naturally.

Attend wedding introductions and family events as a brother or sister. We arrange staff matched to the appropriate age.

Attend any school event as a parent — classroom visits, sports days, graduations, and PTA activities.

Play the role of a father or mother over the phone. Handle school calls and greeting calls to relatives.

Arrange a family stand-in for entrance ceremonies, graduations, parent-teacher meetings, and any other occasion.
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Contact us via email, phone, or LINE. Anonymous consultations are welcome.
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First time using a family-for-hire service? Rest assured — from your initial inquiry to arranging the right stand-in for the day, we guide you through every step with care.

Reach out via email, phone, or LINE — free consultation

We present the ideal plan tailored to your occasion

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Pay after confirming details Absolutely no hidden fees

Experienced staff perform as your natural family
"When my 3rd-grade son asked 'I want Dad to come to sports day,' it broke my heart as a single mother. The staff member who played his father learned about his interests and school life beforehand, cheered with him on the day, and happily shared his lunchbox. I'll never forget the smile on my son's face when he said, 'Dad came!'"
"When meeting my girlfriend's parents, I needed to introduce my mother — but she passed away when I was young. The staff member who played my mother thoroughly learned my background and hobbies, and on the day, she acted just like a real, warmly watching mother. She made a wonderful impression on her parents, and we successfully got engaged."
"For my father's third anniversary memorial, I was the only relative who could attend. Worried about appearances, I placed a request. Three staff members joined as uncle and aunt stand-ins, and their etiquette with the priest was impeccable. My mother's friend even said, 'I'm so glad the family gathered properly.' I was relieved we could hold a service my father would have been proud of."
"Once a month, I ask a staff member to pick up my son from nursery and play in the park as his mother. I was nervous at first, but since the same person comes every time, my son has grown completely attached. The nursery teachers naturally address her as 'Mom' and thank her, so I can focus on work with peace of mind."
We can fill any of 10+ family roles, including father, mother, husband, wife, brother, sister, grandparents, uncle, and aunt. We flexibly accommodate your preferences for age and appearance to create a natural family image. Child stand-ins can also be arranged.
Yes, child stand-ins are available. Tell us the preferred age and gender, and we'll match a child who fits your family's atmosphere. We also handle child arrangements for special occasions like Shichi-Go-San and family photo sessions — feel free to ask.
Yes, for ongoing requests you can continue with the same staff member. In long-term plans — such as monthly school visits or regular facility visits — the same person serves each time, building a deeper, more natural family bond. Please contact us for details.
We meticulously prepare everything in advance — family structure, past stories, pet names, and speech patterns. Our trained staff handle unexpected questions and conversations naturally on the day. Since our founding, we've had zero detection reports, so you can rely on us with confidence.
Yes, we offer long-term family stand-in plans. The same staff member continues as your family — attending monthly school visits, making regular facility visits, and more. Children grow closer over time, and the family bond becomes increasingly natural. We bring the warmth that only a family-for-hire service can provide.
We're sorry, but we cannot act as a guarantor (for leases, school enrollment, employment, personal identification, etc.). We also cannot sign documents or stamp seals, perform legal acts (settlement negotiations, legal representation, etc.), or mediate financial disputes. Please use our services for event attendance, ceremony participation, and phone stand-in roles.
For staff safety, when male clients use female staff, we cannot accommodate private or enclosed spaces such as your home, karaoke rooms, or private dining rooms. Public venues like cafes and restaurants are available. This restriction does not apply when female clients use male staff.
Male clients and female staff cannot share a taxi or vehicle. Across all services, female staff alone cannot ride in a client's car. If male staff are also present (e.g., stand-in parents as a pair), please consult us. Female clients may ride with male staff.
Please refer to our cancellation policy for details on cancellations and refunds. If you have unavoidable circumstances, contact us as early as possible.
Yes, we cover all 47 prefectures across Japan. For distant locations, transportation costs apply, and accommodation fees if an overnight stay is needed. We have registered staff in each region, so arranging local staff can help reduce travel costs.
Yes, phone-only family stand-in service starts at ¥10,000 per call. We handle school communications, calls with relatives, check-in calls, and more. We'll gather your details beforehand and respond naturally.
Absolutely not. No charges beyond your initial estimate will ever apply. If an extension is needed, it's ¥2,500 per 30 minutes — stated upfront — and never billed without your consent. You can book with complete confidence.
We have registered staff in all 47 prefectures. We can arrange local staff even for regional events.
Tokyo / Kanagawa / Chiba / Saitama / Ibaraki / Tochigi / Gunma
Osaka / Kyoto / Hyogo / Nara / Shiga / Wakayama
Aichi / Shizuoka / Gifu / Mie / Nagano / Niigata / Toyama / Ishikawa / Fukui
Fukuoka / Saga / Nagasaki / Kumamoto / Oita / Miyazaki / Kagoshima / Okinawa
Hokkaido / Aomori / Iwate / Miyagi / Akita / Yamagata / Fukushima
Hiroshima / Okayama / Yamaguchi / Tottori / Shimane / Kagawa / Tokushima / Ehime / Kochi
Our family rental services have been featured in films and books, attracting attention both in Japan and internationally.

A feature film based on 'The Human Rental Shop,' a book by our CEO Yuichi Ishii (published by Tetsujinsha, ). The film vividly portrays the reality of the family-for-hire industry and was released nationwide in 2023. A compelling work that shows how family stand-in services support people's lives in a society where family structures are increasingly diverse.
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A feature film by legendary director Werner Herzog. Our CEO Yuichi Ishii stars as himself, and the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. This landmark work brought Japan's unique family-for-hire industry to global attention through coverage by BBC, CNN, Reuters, and media worldwide.
View Special FeatureWe have been featured in numerous TV shows, films, books, and international media.
Directed by Werner Herzog. Official screening at Cannes Film Festival. CEO Yuichi Ishii stars as himself.
A feature film based on Yuichi Ishii's book. Released nationwide in 2023. A buzz-worthy portrayal of the family stand-in industry.
A book by CEO Yuichi Ishii (Tetsujinsha).
Featured across multiple NHK programs. The social significance of stand-in services was highlighted.
Featured on numerous news and entertainment programs.
Covered in news programs and documentaries, exploring the social significance of stand-in services.
Featured on talk shows and news programs with in-depth coverage of the family stand-in industry.
Covered by major international media including BBC, CNN, and Reuters. Japan's unique stand-in culture has attracted worldwide attention.
Directed by Werner Herzog. Official screening at Cannes Film Festival. CEO Yuichi Ishii stars as himself.
A feature film based on Yuichi Ishii's book. Released nationwide in 2023. A buzz-worthy portrayal of the family stand-in industry.
A book by CEO Yuichi Ishii (Tetsujinsha).
Featured across multiple NHK programs. The social significance of stand-in services was highlighted.
Featured on numerous news and entertainment programs.
Covered in news programs and documentaries, exploring the social significance of stand-in services.
Featured on talk shows and news programs with in-depth coverage of the family stand-in industry.
Covered by major international media including BBC, CNN, and Reuters. Japan's unique stand-in culture has attracted worldwide attention.
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