
APOLOGY SERVICE
Leave the difficult conversations to the experts. Skilled negotiators guide every situation toward an amicable resolution.
Apology proxy service is a service that handles apologies on your behalf. Our experienced staff apologize for you to people you find difficult to face yourself. Whether it is reporting to a supervisor, apologizing to a business partner, expressing remorse to a spouse, or mediating a neighbor dispute — even in emotionally charged situations, our calm and sincere approach guides matters toward an amicable resolution. Seasoned negotiators accurately assess each situation and select the most effective strategy.
We handle apologies through in-person meetings, phone calls, and email — every communication channel is covered. We sign a confidentiality agreement, ensuring your request is never disclosed to any outside party. We take full responsibility through to follow-up support.

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APOLOGY SERVICE
In-person meetings, phone calls, and email — we handle apologies through every channel. We recommend the best approach for your specific situation.
Our skilled negotiators set emotions aside and deliver logical, sincere apologies. We aim for amicable resolutions every time.
Your request will never be disclosed to any outside party. Strict confidentiality ensures you can consult with peace of mind.
Our professional stand-in service can solve these challenges.

You have someone you can't talk to calmly because emotions run too high. Every face-to-face encounter turns into an argument, and you need a calm third party to deliver the apology on your behalf.

You need to apologize to superiors or business partners for a subordinate's mistake, but you cannot handle it alone given your position. You want someone to accompany you as a senior figure or neutral third party.

You want to offer a sincere apology to a partner or the other party's spouse over an affair, but you expect the situation to become highly emotional and find it difficult to go in person. You need a calm mediator.

You want to peacefully resolve issues with neighbors over noise, pets, garbage disposal, and other matters. You worry that talking directly will only make things more emotional and damage the relationship further.

You are mentally exhausted from unreasonable customer complaints and persistent complainants, and you do not know how to handle them. You want to entrust the response to experts and lighten your burden.

A delivery error or quality issue has damaged your relationship with a business partner. If nothing changes, you risk losing the contract — but you are unsure how to apologize in a way that restores trust.
Our stand-in services can be utilized in a wide variety of events and situations.

Our staff accompany you to apologize to business partners or superiors, acting as a senior manager or person in charge. We deliver calm, sincere responses with concrete improvement plans to resolve the issue.

We handle apologies and explanations by phone on your behalf. Using appropriate language and logical reasoning, we calm the other party's anger and work toward an amicable resolution.

We draft and send apology letters, business documents, and emails. Using precise wording tailored to the situation, we convey sincerity and help restore the relationship.

We deliver sincere apologies to the other party's spouse in affair and infidelity cases. Even in emotionally charged situations, we maintain calm and respectful communication.

We handle unreasonable complaints and persistent grievances from customers with composure. This significantly reduces the mental burden on your team and brings the issue to a close.

We step in as a neutral third party for neighbor disputes over noise, pets, and more. After hearing both sides, we propose a peaceful resolution and prevent escalation.

We handle social media backlash and online defamation on your behalf. By crafting appropriate apology statements and managing posts, we work to resolve the situation quickly.

We accompany you as a calm third party to address issues involving children or conflicts between parents. We guide the conversation toward a peaceful resolution without letting emotions escalate.
* For privacy and confidentiality, specific event names are withheld; only service names are listed.
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Our seasoned negotiators handle every case with logic and sincerity, never swayed by emotion. From workplace issues to personal disputes, our experienced staff — who have resolved countless conflicts — identify the best possible solution. We maintain our own evaluation and ranking system to ensure top-quality performance, even in the most delicate apology situations.
We handle apologies through every channel — in-person meetings, phone calls, email, and written documents. After analyzing the situation, we recommend the most effective approach and work toward an amicable resolution. Our office is staffed by experienced operators who select the ideal team member and provide tailored advice for each request.
We never disclose any details of your request to outside parties. Every staff member has signed a confidentiality agreement, and we enforce strict information security. You can consult with us confidently about sensitive matters such as affairs or business disputes. We also pair compatible staff members to handle complex cases through effective teamwork.
Clear pricing: phone apologies from ¥10,000, in-person apologies from ¥20,000. We provide a detailed estimate in advance, and there are absolutely no hidden charges. Our service includes follow-up support for your peace of mind.
Choose the best plan to suit your needs. We can also accommodate requests not listed here.

We accompany or stand in for you at in-person apology meetings with business partners, supervisors, and other parties. Taking on roles such as a senior manager, person in charge, or family member as needed, we deliver calm, sincere responses and present concrete improvement plans. Apology gift arrangement is also available.
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We handle phone apologies and explanations on your behalf. Acting as a parent, supervisor, or personal representative as the situation requires, we convey sincerity to the other party. With appropriate language and logical explanations, we ease anger and guide things toward an amicable resolution. Follow-up calls (¥5,000 per call) are also available.
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After an affair or infidelity is discovered, we deliver sincere apologies to the other party's spouse or related individuals on your behalf. Even in highly emotional situations, we serve as a calm and respectful third party. Both in-person and phone options are available. This is our most frequently requested category.
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We accompany or stand in for you in business apology settings — delivery delays, quality issues, ordering errors, and more — acting as a senior manager or person in charge. From explaining the cause to presenting improvement plans and reporting preventive measures, we provide end-to-end support to help restore the business relationship.
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We handle unreasonable complaints and persistent grievances from customers with composure on your behalf. This significantly reduces the mental burden on your staff and brings issues to a close. Ongoing support plans (monthly fee, inquire for details) are also available.
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We step in as a neutral third-party mediator for neighbor disputes involving noise, pets, garbage disposal, parking, water leaks, and more. After carefully listening to both sides, we propose concrete and peaceful solutions to restore everyday tranquility.
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We attend four-party discussions (including both spouses) following the discovery of an affair as a calm third party. We manage emotional situations and mediate to ensure the conversation moves forward constructively.

We handle phone apologies to the other party's spouse or related individuals. Ideal when meeting face-to-face is not possible or when the parties are far apart. With calm and measured language, we convey sincerity and guide things toward a peaceful resolution.

We mediate delicate interpersonal conflicts within mothers' groups — misunderstandings, exclusion, clashing values — as a neutral third party. We work toward a peaceful resolution while also being mindful of the children's relationships.

We accompany you as a calm third party to apologize regarding children's issues or conflicts between parents. Whether explaining to the school, apologizing to other parents, or handling PTA-related disputes, we guide things toward a peaceful resolution without letting emotions escalate. Phone support is also available.
Confidential — Nationwide — Free
Contact us via email, phone, or LINE. Anonymous consultations are welcome.
Select a Service
Base Price
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
Gift Box (Sweets) Bring an appropriate gift box of sweets for the apology visit. | ¥5,000/person |
Report Preparation Prepare a written report documenting the apology process and outcome. | ¥5,000/person |
Extension (per 30 min) Extension is free of charge. | ¥0/person |
Options
Estimated Total (excl. tax)
* Transportation and option fees are separate.
Even if it is your first time using a proxy apology service, rest assured. From your initial inquiry to an amicable resolution, we provide careful support every step of the way.

Contact us by email, phone, or LINE for a free consultation

We review your situation and recommend the best approach

We select staff with the right negotiation skills for your case

Pay after confirming the details — no hidden charges

Expert negotiation skills guide every case to resolution
"I was tasked with cleaning up problems left by my predecessor after a department transfer, but the other party was furious and I could not cope. The proxy staff responded calmly and politely, defusing their anger. I cannot thank them enough."
"I had them convey a noise complaint about the neighboring room to the management company. Despite my repeated attempts with no improvement, having them communicate it changed things immediately. The way they phrase things and their tone must make a difference."
"I requested complaint handling. Since I would likely become emotional calling myself, having them respond calmly was a great help. Ultimately, I received a satisfactory answer from the other party and the problem was resolved."
"They handled farewell visits to colleagues on my behalf when I retired. Poor health made visiting everyone impossible, but knowing they conveyed my gratitude and apologies carefully put my mind at ease."
"I consulted about a business partner dispute. They carefully listened to the situation and responded calmly. I would like to rely on them again if anything comes up."
We handle a wide range of apologies and negotiations aimed at restoring human relationships — workplace apologies, affair-related apologies, neighbor dispute mediation, complaint resolution, and more. However, we cannot accept requests involving legal disputes, settlement negotiations, financial disputes, acting as a guarantor, or signing documents — anything that constitutes a legal action. Please feel free to share your situation with us first.
Our staff naturally take on appropriate roles — the client's supervisor, acquaintance, associate, etc. — tailored to each situation. We never reveal to the other party that it is a proxy service. Through thorough pre-meeting briefings, we gain a detailed understanding of the relationships and background to ensure there is nothing unnatural.
A lawyer handles legal issues as a legal representative. Our service, on the other hand, focuses on apology accompaniment and proxy services aimed at restoring relationships and reaching amicable resolutions. We do not handle legal disputes, financial conflicts, settlement negotiations, guarantor roles, or any other legal actions. If your matter involves legal issues, we are unable to assist and recommend consulting a lawyer.
We cannot accept any requests involving legal disputes, settlement negotiations, financial conflicts, damage claims, acting as a guarantor, signing documents, or applying seals — anything that constitutes a legal action. Our service is strictly limited to apology accompaniment and proxy services aimed at restoring relationships and achieving amicable resolutions. If your matter involves legal issues, please consult a lawyer.
Yes. After carefully reviewing the details of your request, we provide a clear estimate in advance. As a guideline, phone apologies start from ¥10,000 and in-person apologies from ¥20,000. Rest assured, no additional charges will ever exceed the quoted amount.
For phone-based apologies, we may be able to respond promptly depending on staff availability. In-person apologies require advance briefing, so the earliest we can arrange is the following day. For urgent matters, please call us first to discuss.
We offer follow-up plans. We provide ongoing support as needed — progress-check calls after the apology, additional in-person meetings, and more. We observe the other party's reaction and recommend the best follow-up approach, so you can trust us to see it through to resolution.
Yes. Whether for in-person meetings, phone calls, or email, you can review the apology approach, content, and wording in advance. We incorporate your wishes as fully as possible and suggest the most effective expressions from an expert's perspective. We adjust until you are completely satisfied.
Yes, we also handle mediation for conflicts within mothers' groups. These are delicate issues that can affect children's friendships, and we address them calmly as a neutral third party. We can visit in person to apologize or handle things by phone or email. With expert mediation, we peacefully resolve these issues that tend to become emotional between the parties involved.
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
We have been featured in numerous TV shows, films, books, and international media.
Directed by Werner Herzog. Official selection at the Cannes Film Festival. Company founder Yuichi Ishii appeared as himself.
A theatrical film based on Yuichi Ishii's book. Released nationwide in 2023. A widely discussed work depicting the reality of family-for-hire services.
A book by founder Yuichi Ishii (published by Tetsujinsha).
Featured on multiple programs across NHK General and NHK E. The social significance of stand-in services was introduced.
Featured extensively on news and variety programs.
Covered in news and documentary programs. In-depth exploration of the social significance of stand-in services.
Featured on talk shows and information programs. Up-close coverage of the reality of proxy apology services.
Covered by major international outlets including BBC, CNN, and Reuters. Attracted global attention as a uniquely Japanese stand-in culture.
Directed by Werner Herzog. Official selection at the Cannes Film Festival. Company founder Yuichi Ishii appeared as himself.
A theatrical film based on Yuichi Ishii's book. Released nationwide in 2023. A widely discussed work depicting the reality of family-for-hire services.
A book by founder Yuichi Ishii (published by Tetsujinsha).
Featured on multiple programs across NHK General and NHK E. The social significance of stand-in services was introduced.
Featured extensively on news and variety programs.
Covered in news and documentary programs. In-depth exploration of the social significance of stand-in services.
Featured on talk shows and information programs. Up-close coverage of the reality of proxy apology services.
Covered by major international outlets including BBC, CNN, and Reuters. Attracted global attention as a uniquely Japanese stand-in culture.
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