Stand-in & Proxy Services
Family Romance
Joy Beyond the Real
From wedding stand-ins and family proxies to audience mobilization
and solving problems you can't share with anyone.
5,000+ professionals nationwide. Family Romance makes it happen.
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Popular Services
Since our founding, these are the services that have solved countless challenges for our clients.
We deliver reliable quality to meet the diverse needs of modern society.
Wedding Proxy Attendance
Acting as friends, relatives, or supervisors. Leave even the speeches to us.
Service Highlights
- Fully customizable appearance, age & personality
- Reception, entertainment & best-friend speech
- Solve "not enough guests" concerns
- Thorough briefing ensures a seamless experience
Family for Hire
We play your "ideal family." Warm moments to fill the gap in your heart.
Service Highlights
- Father, mother, spouse & child roles available
- Stand-in parents for marriage greetings & school events
- Companionship for meals or to ease loneliness
- Long-term contracts for lasting trust
Boyfriend / Girlfriend for Hire
Excitement and comfort. Perfect for date practice or introductions to parents.
Service Highlights
- Attractive, attentive staff members
- Date practice & event companionship
- Meet-the-parents as your "partner"
- Pre-arranged backstory via email coordination
Apology Proxy & Complaint Handling
We take on the emotional burden. Support for amicable conflict resolution.
Service Highlights
- Accompany as a supervisor or relative for in-person apologies
- Phone apology & complaint handling on your behalf
- Deliver difficult messages—absences, resignations
- Professional attire & impeccable business etiquette
Event & Audience Stand-in
Fill seats and boost the atmosphere. Ensure your seminar or live event succeeds.
Service Highlights
- Secure attendance for concerts, plays & seminars
- Active participation—applause, cheers & questions
- Natural behavior that blends in with real attendees
- Last-minute cancellation seat-filling available
Social Life & SNS Visual Aid
Boost your "likes." We produce the perfect photos to satisfy your social needs.
Service Highlights
- Stylish friend role for party photo shoots
- Instagram-worthy spot companion photography
- Customize the vibe—party, elite, casual & more
- Birthday surprise staging & photo assistance
Other Specialized Services
Scolding Proxy
When you need a push or want to discipline yourself.
Secretary & Reception
Schedule management and phone handling by experienced staff.
Friend for Hire
Shopping companions or someone to enter shops with you.
Listening Service
We listen to your worries and frustrations with full attention.
Film "Rental × Family"
"Does loneliness end with a lie — or a true bond?"
Released nationwide in 2023. Based on the book "Human Rental Shop" by Family Romance CEO Yuichi Ishii, this powerful human drama explores "What is a real family? What are real bonds?" — set against the backdrop of our actual service operations.
Book "Human Rental Shop"
What is "family"?
What is "love"?
A shocking nonfiction work depicting modern loneliness and hope through the lens of proxy services.
Author: Yuichi Ishii (CEO, Family Romance)
Publisher: Tetsujinsha / Available at bookstores nationwide
Pricing & Service Guide
At Family Romance, we offer clear and transparent pricing so you can use our services with confidence. Estimates are completely free, and we provide a detailed breakdown including transportation and miscellaneous expenses.
How It Works
From your initial inquiry to the day of service, a dedicated concierge will guide you every step of the way.
Free Consultation
Contact us by phone, email, or LINE. Anonymous inquiries are welcome.
Plan Proposal
We present the optimal plan and estimate. Budget adjustments are available.
Staff Selection
We select the best match from 5,000+ staff. Pre-meeting photos and consultations available.
Service Day
Professional cast members execute flawlessly. After completion, we promptly disperse with strict confidentiality.
Why Choose Us
01. Unmatched Staff Network
Over 5,000 staff nationwide, ages 0 to 80+. We can immediately match any specific request — "looks like a relative," "executive appearance," and more.
02. Professional Acting & Strict Confidentiality
Every staff member signs a non-disclosure agreement. Only experienced professionals with our proprietary acting training deliver flawless performances.
03. 16 Years of Trust & Track Record
As the industry pioneer, we have resolved over 18,000 cases. Our achievements — including a Hollywood film adaptation and Cannes screening — are recognized worldwide.
About Us
Striving for Industry Integrity
Meet the executives and staff behind Family Romance. We uphold our own rigorous ethical standards and unwavering professionalism.
About UsHollywood Film Adaptation
Family Romance, LLC
A Hollywood film by legendary director Werner Herzog. Screened as a special presentation at the Cannes Film Festival, it stunned the world with its exploration of the philosophy behind proxy services.
Inspired by the true story of Family Romance, the film stars CEO Yuichi Ishii as himself in this groundbreaking work.
Press & Media
Dedicated Contact for Media Professionals
We have extensive media experience with NHK, BBC, CNN, and many more. For TV appearances, documentary coverage, drama supervision, and other inquiries, please feel free to contact our PR department.
Contact Media Relations
Customer Testimonials
"Our shop has many regulars, but I wanted to know how new customers feel. After being told the menu was confusing despite a welcoming atmosphere, we redesigned it with photos and new customer traffic increased."
"They surveyed both delivery and dine-in services. They checked delivery packaging condition and arrival temperature, helping improve not just in-store but also delivery quality."
"They evaluated drink serving speed and food pairing suggestions. Staff-by-staff service variation was quantified, clarifying the direction for manual development. A thoroughly practical report."
Free Consultation & Quote
Consultations are completely free and strictly confidential.
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