LISTENING SERVICE
Venting & Listening Service
We Listen to Your Story
Work frustrations, relationship stress, family concerns, unspoken feelings. Trained listening staff empathetically receive your story with care.
Get a Free QuoteWhat Is the Venting & Listening Service?
A service where trained listening staff attentively hear your frustrations and concerns. From ¥8,000/person (2 hours).
This service specializes in "listening," not counseling. Rather than pushing advice or opinions, staff empathize and accept your feelings. Answering the need to "just be heard."
In-person at a cafe, phone, or online — we adapt to your preference. Work, relationships, family, romance — we listen to anything. Nationwide, fully confidential.
Professional
Venting & Listening Service
Empathetic Deep Listening
Trained listening staff empathize and listen attentively. No denial, no judgment — purely accepting your feelings.
Flexible: In-Person, Phone, or Online
In-person at a cafe, phone, or online video call — choose the method that suits you. Use from the comfort of home.
Full Confidentiality for Any Topic
Work, relationships, family, romance, finances — we listen to anything. All staff are bound by confidentiality agreements. Your secrets are absolutely safe.
Do You Have These Concerns?
We solve concerns related to our Venting & Listening Service.
No one to listen to your frustrations
Living alone with no one to talk to. You do not want to show weakness to friends. You want to vent freely, but have no one.
Work stress has piled up unbearably
Resentment toward your boss, friction with colleagues, unreasonable workload. Stress piles up daily but you cannot vent at work. About to explode.
Cannot confide family problems to anyone
Marriage problems, in-law tensions, parenting fatigue. Family matters are hard to discuss with others, and bottled-up frustration lingers.
Want someone to just listen, not counsel
You do not want advice or analysis. Just someone to listen and say "That must have been tough." Something less formal than counseling.
Venting to friends might damage the relationship
You have experienced friends pulling away after repeated venting. You do not want to burden friends anymore. You want a trained listener.
Sudden restlessness at night keeping you awake
No issue during the day, but at night, work and relationship worries rush in. If only someone would listen late at night.
Venting & Listening Service Case Studies
Here are real examples of requests we have fulfilled.
Wanted to vent work frustrations freely
Daily stress from a boss with power-harassment tendencies, but cannot tell colleagues. Staff listened for 2 hours at a cafe without denying, empathizing: "That sounds really hard" and "How unfair."
Wanted someone to hear family problems
Not getting along with his wife, dreading going home. Could not tell friends and was bottling it up. Staff listened online for 2 hours about family concerns.
Wanted to vent about in-law relationship stress
Years of stress with mother-in-law. Husband unhelpful, friends hard to tell about family. Staff listened at a cafe for 2.5 hours about in-law relationship.
Wanted to vent first-year work stress
New employee stressed by an unfamiliar environment, unwilling to show weakness to peers. By phone for 2 hours, vented work worries, future anxiety, and relationship confusion.
Recent Cases
* For privacy and confidentiality, specific event names are withheld; only service names are listed.
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Key Use Cases
Vent Your Work Stress with a Listening Service
こんな課題はありませんか？
Frustration with your boss, unreasonable workload, friction with colleagues. Daily stress has piled up but you cannot show weakness at work. The frustration does not go away even after coming home.
Family Romance Venting & Listening Service
Vent about work over coffee or phone. Staff listen with empathy: "That must be tough," "How unreasonable." A full 2 hours of talking clears the weight off your chest. Confidential.
Safely Vent Family Worries with a Listening Service
こんな課題はありませんか？
Frustrations with your spouse, in-law issues, parenting exhaustion. Family problems are hard to share, so you bottle them up. You do not want something as formal as counseling.
Family Romance Venting & Listening Service
Family matters are hard to share with anyone. That is exactly why our impartial listening staff provide a safe space. No denial, no advice — just "That must have been hard" and "You are doing great." Many clients shed tears and find relief.
A Listening Service for Those Living Alone Without a Confidant
こんな課題はありませんか？
Living alone, you have no deep conversations with anyone daily. Work frustrations and everyday stress have nowhere to go. Posting on social media feels hollow. You just want someone to listen directly.
Family Romance Venting & Listening Service
Vent from the comfort of home via phone or online. Loneliness of living alone, work stress, future anxiety — any topic is welcome. The reassurance of being heard greatly reduces everyday stress.
Monthly Venting for a Mental Detox
こんな課題はありませんか？
Even small daily stresses pile up into a heavy burden over time. You want to have someone listen regularly to reset before stress overflows.
ファミリーロマンスの愚痴聞き代行サービス
月1回や隔週の定期利用で、溜まったストレスを定期的にリセット。毎回同じスタッフが担当するので、前回の続きから話しやすく、深い傾聴が可能です。心のデトックスとして多くの方にご利用いただいています。
Why Choose Family Romance
Attentive Listening with Empathy, Not Judgment
No advice or opinions pushed. Staff listen carefully with empathy. Trained listeners who answer the need of "I just want someone to listen."
Use Your Preferred Method Conveniently
In-person at a cafe, phone, or online video call — choose the method that suits you. Conveniently available from your home.
Same Staff Every Time for Reassuring Continuity
Same staff assigned for regular sessions. Easy to continue from last time, and listening quality improves as trust deepens.
Absolute Secrecy Regardless of Content
All staff under confidentiality agreements. Work, family, romance, money — whatever you vent about, absolute secrecy guaranteed. Anonymous usage available.
Venting & Listening Service | Confidential, Nationwide, Free Consultation
"I want someone to listen" — we answer that need. Contact us via email, phone, or LINE.
Pricing Plans
Per staff, up to 2 hours | Extension ¥2,500/30min
Option Price List
| Option | Unit Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Extension (per 30 min) | ¥2,000 | / person |
| Phone/online support | ¥0 | / person |
| Extension (per 30 min) | ¥2,500 | / person |
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* Transportation, ticket costs, and other expenses are charged separately.
* Please contact us for an official quote.
How It Works
First-time users can feel at ease. Our dedicated staff will support you confidentially from inquiry to service day.
Consultation
Contact us via email, phone, or LINE
Plan Proposal
We propose the best plan and provide a quote
Staff Selection
Photo confirmation available We select the best match
Contract
Payment after confirmation No hidden fees
Service Day
Our professional staff delivers flawless service
Client Testimonials
“Had my workplace relationship frustrations heard. "That must be tough" and "I understand" — just empathy makes my heart so much lighter. No denial, no advice, just listening was the greatest gift.”
“I have someone listen to work frustrations I cannot tell my wife. About twice a month — feels like a detox. Just being heard makes the next day completely different.”
“I tried it because friends always respond with "but you know..." when I vent. Here they just listen. That is all I need. Will use again when things get tough.”
“I could not share my business struggles with anyone. I cannot show weakness to employees or family. Here I can let it all out. After being heard, my mind clears and my judgment returns.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this differ from counseling?
Counseling focuses on psychological analysis and advice. Our venting service specializes in "active listening." No denial, no judgment — just empathetic listening. Ideal for those who want someone to simply listen.
Will you listen to any kind of venting?
Yes, work, relationships, family, romance, money — anything. Never feel "sorry for venting about this." We accept everything you want to share.
Can I use phone or online?
Yes, choose from in-person cafe, phone, or online video call. All included in the base price at no extra charge. Conveniently available from home.
Can I choose female or male staff?
Yes, gender selection is free. Choose the staff you feel most comfortable talking to.
Can I use it regularly?
Yes, monthly or biweekly regular sessions are available. Same staff each time for easy continuity and deepening trust.
Will you keep it confidential?
Absolutely. All staff are under confidentiality agreements. Everything you share will never be disclosed. Anonymous usage available.
Nationwide Coverage
We have registered staff in all 47 prefectures. We can arrange local staff anywhere in Japan.
47
Prefectures Covered
5,000+
Registered Staff
Kanto Area
Tokyo / Kanagawa / Chiba / Saitama / Ibaraki / Tochigi / Gunma
Kansai Area
Osaka / Kyoto / Hyogo / Nara / Shiga / Wakayama
Chubu Area
Aichi / Shizuoka / Gifu / Mie / Nagano / Niigata / Toyama / Ishikawa / Fukui
Kyushu & Okinawa Area
Fukuoka / Saga / Nagasaki / Kumamoto / Oita / Miyazaki / Kagoshima / Okinawa
Hokkaido & Tohoku Area
Hokkaido / Aomori / Iwate / Miyagi / Akita / Yamagata / Fukushima
Chugoku & Shikoku Area
Hiroshima / Okayama / Yamaguchi / Tottori / Shimane / Kagawa / Tokushima / Ehime / Kochi
Media Coverage
We have been featured in numerous TV shows, films, books, and international media.
FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC
ヴェルナー・ヘルツォーク監督作品。カンヌ国際映画祭公式上映。代表・石井裕一が本人役で出演。
レンタル×ファミリー
石井裕一の著書を原作とした劇場映画。2023年全国公開。家族代行の実態を描いた話題作。
人間レンタル屋
代表・石井裕一の著書（鉄人社刊）。
NHK
NHK総合・Eテレなど複数の番組で特集。代行サービスの社会的意義が紹介されました。
日本テレビ
情報番組やバラエティ番組で多数取り上げられています。
TBS
報道番組やドキュメンタリーで取材。代行サービスの社会的意義を深掘り。
テレビ朝日
ワイドショーや情報番組で特集。代行の実態に密着した企画が話題に。
BBC / CNN
BBC、CNN、ロイターなど海外主要メディアでも報道。日本独自の代行文化として世界的に注目。
FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC
ヴェルナー・ヘルツォーク監督作品。カンヌ国際映画祭公式上映。代表・石井裕一が本人役で出演。
レンタル×ファミリー
石井裕一の著書を原作とした劇場映画。2023年全国公開。家族代行の実態を描いた話題作。
人間レンタル屋
代表・石井裕一の著書（鉄人社刊）。
NHK
NHK総合・Eテレなど複数の番組で特集。代行サービスの社会的意義が紹介されました。
日本テレビ
情報番組やバラエティ番組で多数取り上げられています。
TBS
報道番組やドキュメンタリーで取材。代行サービスの社会的意義を深掘り。
テレビ朝日
ワイドショーや情報番組で特集。代行の実態に密着した企画が話題に。
BBC / CNN
BBC、CNN、ロイターなど海外主要メディアでも報道。日本独自の代行文化として世界的に注目。
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Important Notes
- 1This service is intended for emotional care and daily life support.
- 2Usage for illegal activities or purposes against public order and morals is prohibited.
- 3We may decline certain requests depending on the content.
- 4Please consult us in advance regarding photography of staff or social media posting.
- 5Phone charges, food/drink expenses, and transportation costs are borne by the client.
- 6We strictly observe confidentiality obligations and manage client information securely.
- 7Last-minute changes on the day (additional people, time extensions, etc.) may not be accommodable.
- 8For distant locations requiring transportation or accommodation, actual expenses are charged separately.
- 9For cancellations or schedule changes due to unavoidable circumstances, please contact us as early as possible.
- 10Costume requests are free. However, costumes are staff's personal belongings, so some requests may not be fulfilled.
Free Consultation & Quote
Consultations are completely free and strictly confidential.
For urgent inquiries, please call us at {phone}.0120-949-341