SAMPLING STAFF
In-Store Sampling Service
Our Staff Deliver Your Product's Appeal
For new product sample distribution and promotional events, we arrange friendly, personable sampling staff from across Japan. Delivering your product's appeal directly to consumers, driving brand awareness and purchase promotion. Staff trained in advance product knowledge provide high-quality sampling that maximizes distribution efficiency and acceptance rates.
Get a Free QuoteWhat Is Our In-Store Sampling Service?
Family Romance's in-store sampling service arranges staff to distribute samples and flyers at shopping facilities, train stations, event venues, and more. Clean-cut, personable staff convey your product's appeal directly to consumers.
Staff acquire product knowledge in advance and conduct communication-style sampling that goes beyond mere distribution to convey product features and appeal. They precisely approach target demographics, maximizing distribution efficiency and acceptance rates.
From distribution site permit application support to event-day operations management and distribution reporting, we handle everything in one stop. With staff available anywhere in Japan, we flexibly accommodate simultaneous promotions across multiple areas.
Professional
In-Store Sampling
Arranging Personable Staff with Product Knowledge
Through personnel selection emphasizing cleanliness, smiles, and communication skills, we achieve high-appeal service that makes passersby stop, significantly improving acceptance rates
Precise Approach to Target Demographics
We develop distribution strategies tailored to age, gender, and lifestyle, selecting optimal time slots and locations for efficient sampling
Supporting Large-Scale Nationwide Simultaneous Promotions
Leveraging our staff network across all 47 prefectures, we arrange same-day events across multiple areas through one-stop coordination with unified quality training
Are You Facing These Challenges?
For businesses struggling with in-store sampling
Inconsistent quality of sampling staff
Staff recruited through part-time job ads have inconsistent service attitudes, risking damage to your brand image.
Low sample acceptance rate
Even when distributing, passersby do not accept samples, leaving large quantities unused. You lack knowledge of effective distribution methods.
Difficult to deploy simultaneously across multiple locations nationwide
You want to sample across multiple areas on the same day for a national campaign, but lack the expertise for regional staff arrangement and quality control.
Complex permit acquisition procedures
Distribution at commercial facilities and public spaces requires various permits, but you lack experience with application procedures, causing delays.
No providers available for last-minute events
You need staff for a suddenly decided promotion, but cannot find providers willing to arrange staff on short notice.
Insufficient data compilation and reporting on distribution
You cannot track how many samples were distributed and which demographics accepted them, preventing campaign effectiveness verification.
In-Store Sampling Case Studies
Real examples from businesses that have used our service
Simultaneous sampling of new beverage in 10 cities nationwide
Conducted simultaneous sampling at major station areas across 10 cities nationwide to expand awareness of a new functional beverage. Arranged 3 staff per location, 30 in total. Targeted business professionals in their 30s-40s with intensive distribution during commute hours. Unified a 30-second talk script conveying product features.
Skincare sample distribution at department stores
Distributed new skincare sample sets over one week at the cosmetics floors of 3 Tokyo department stores. Arranged 2 female staff with beauty knowledge per location for counseling-style sampling, hearing skin concerns and providing optimal samples.
New product tasting sales at supermarkets
Conducted tasting sales over 2 weekend days at 20 Kanto-region supermarkets. Arranged 1 staff member with cooking skills per store to prepare and offer tastings of new retort food products. Promoted easy preparation and guided customers to sale shelves.
Membership flyer and drink distribution at stations
Conducted 3 days of flyer and protein drink sampling during morning and evening rush hours at 3 nearest stations to promote a newly opening fitness gym. Arranged 2 fresh-looking staff in sportswear per station, actively approaching the target 30s-40s demographic.
Recent Cases
* For privacy and confidentiality, specific event names are withheld; only service names are listed.
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Use Cases
Expand Awareness by Delivering New Product Samples Directly to Consumers
Are you facing these challenges?
You are launching a new product, but TV commercials and web ads alone provide limited opportunities for consumers to actually hold it. You want them to experience the product's quality with all five senses and create an opportunity for first purchase.
Family Romance's Solution
Family Romance arranges friendly, personable sampling staff to efficiently distribute samples at train stations and shopping facilities where your target audience is concentrated. We prepare a 30-second talk script conveying product features in advance, delivering communication-style sampling that promotes product understanding rather than mere distribution.
Simultaneous Sampling Campaigns Across Multiple Areas Nationwide
Are you facing these challenges?
You want to conduct same-day sampling in major cities alongside a nationwide product launch, but unifying regional staff arrangements and talk quality is difficult. Commissioning different vendors per area makes progress management complex.
Family Romance's Solution
Leveraging our staff network across all 47 prefectures, we handle nationwide simultaneous sampling campaigns through one-stop bulk arrangement. Unified talk scripts and advance training ensure same-quality promotions in every area.
Tasting and Trial Promotions at Supermarkets and Retail Stores
Are you facing these challenges?
You want to strengthen in-store promotional activities, but regular store staff cannot handle promotions on top of normal duties. You need dedicated promotion staff with product knowledge and sales ability.
Family Romance's Solution
Staff who have acquired product knowledge in advance provide tastings and trials in-store while carefully appealing your product's charm to shoppers. We deliver consistent promotions from tasting to natural shelf guidance and purchase-promoting closing.
Sampling and Leaflet Distribution at Events and Exhibitions
Are you facing these challenges?
You want to rapidly expand brand awareness at large event venues such as exhibitions and sports events. You want to reliably deliver samples to attendees while leaving a favorable impression worthy of your brand.
Family Romance's Solution
We arrange clean-cut staff suited to the event venue atmosphere and brand image. We conduct training on wearing specified uniforms and behavior aligned with your brand concept, delivering both samples and a positive impression to attendees.
Why Choose Family Romance
Sampling Techniques Achieving High Acceptance Rates
Staff thoroughly trained in smiling and timing their approaches handle distribution. Using approach methods tailored to target demographics, we achieve high distribution efficiency with over 80% of passersby accepting samples.
Same-Day Sampling Available Across All 47 Prefectures
Through our nationwide staff network, we can conduct same-day simultaneous sampling campaigns from major cities to regional areas. Unified training delivers same-quality promotions in every area.
Staff Trained in Product Knowledge
We conduct training on product features and appeal points before sampling. Rather than mere distribution, we provide communication-style sampling that accurately conveys product appeal to consumers.
Real-Time Distribution Data Compilation and Reporting
We compile distribution counts, acceptance rates, and response data by target demographic per time slot, delivering detailed reports enabling multi-angle campaign verification as digital data on the next business day.
Contact Us About In-Store Sampling
Tell us about your distribution location, number of staff, and schedule, and we will propose the optimal plan.
Pricing Plans
Per staff, up to 3 hours | Extension ¥2,000/30min
Option Price List
| Option | Unit Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed Report Creation | ¥3,000 | / person |
| Photo/Video Recording | ¥2,000 | / person |
| SNS/Review Posting | ¥3,000 | / person |
| Extension (per 30 min) | ¥2,000 | / 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
“They arranged tasting distribution staff at our supermarket. Their approach to customers was natural, and the distribution count exceeded expectations. We plan to use them at another store next month.”
“We requested staff for a sampling event. They came well-prepared with product knowledge and properly answered customer questions, which left a great impression.”
“We commissioned street sample distribution. Even in bad weather, they handled it with smiles and distributed the planned quantity completely. Very reliable.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you handle distribution location permit applications?
Depending on the location, we provide permit application support for major distribution sites such as shopping facilities and train stations. We handle everything from document preparation to application creation and submission.
Can staff wear uniforms?
Yes. We support wearing client-specified uniforms and costumes. We will ask for sizes in advance, so please provide the required number of uniforms.
What happens in case of rain?
If outdoor sampling is cancelled due to rain, we offer free rescheduling to an alternative date. You can also consult us about changing to an indoor venue or pre-adjusting the schedule when bad weather is expected.
Do we need to prepare the samples ourselves?
Yes. Please prepare the samples, products, and flyers for distribution. You can also consult us about delivery arrangements to designated distribution sites and on-site inventory management.
Can we receive data on distribution counts and acceptance rates?
We deliver detailed reports compiling distribution counts, acceptance rates, and response data by target demographic per time slot as digital data on the next business day. Area-specific comparative analysis is also included.
Can you handle sampling that includes food tasting?
Yes. We handle arranging staff with cooking skills and tasting services with full attention to food hygiene. Leave health center notification support and hygiene management system development to us.
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
- 1Please prepare the samples, products, and flyers for distribution.
- 2Extensions on the day are generally not accepted. Please set your reservation time with ample margin.
- 3If outdoor distribution is cancelled due to rain, free rescheduling to an alternative date will be arranged.
- 4If usage permits for distribution sites are required, we support everything from document preparation to application submission.
- 5When food tasting is involved, notification to the local health center may be required.
- 6Staff transportation costs will be charged separately at actual cost based on distance to the distribution site.
- 7If you wish staff to wear specified uniforms, please provide them.
- 8Detailed distribution performance reports are delivered in digital format on the next business day after implementation.
- 9For cancellations, please refer to the cancellation policy (/cancel-policy).
- 10Clothing specifications are accepted free of charge. However, as costumes are staff's personal belongings, some requests may not be accommodated.
Free Consultation & Quote
Consultations are completely free and strictly confidential.
For urgent inquiries, please call us at {phone}.0120-949-341