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FAMILY SERVICE

Family Stand-in Service

Father, mother, husband, wife, siblings, children — professional actors naturally fill any family role. From school events and wedding introductions to memorial services and family trips. Over 15 years of experience delivering an authentic family presence.

10+ Types
Available Roles
¥20,000~
Starting Price
Nationwide
Service Area
5,000+
Staff Members
CEO's Insight

Yuichi Ishii on "Family Stand-in Service"

Yuichi Ishii
Yuichi Ishii
CEO, Family Romance Inc.
When I founded Family Romance in 2009, the family stand-in service was the very first offering we created. At the time, the concept of "renting a family member" simply did not exist in Japan. But when I saw children from single-parent homes looking lonely at school open days, I thought: "What if this child could have a father there?" That was the starting point. Today, family stand-in is one of our most requested services. A father at a school open day, parents for a wedding introduction, relatives at a memorial service — the reasons vary enormously, but they all share one thing: a deep need for family to be present at life's important moments. Our staff do far more than simply show up. Through thorough pre-meeting interviews, we learn the family structure, personalities, speech patterns, and shared memories, enabling our professionals to behave naturally as a genuine member of the family. The expertise we have built over 15 years is unmatched anywhere in the world. NHK, BBC, CNN, Netflix — global media come to us because our service delivers not "acting," but authentic human relationships.
Pain Points

We Handle These Concerns

1

No Father at School Open Day

A child from a single-parent home feels isolated at school events. Classmates notice the absence.

2

Cannot Introduce Parents for Wedding

Estranged from parents. Unable to tell a partner's family that you have no family of your own.

3

Not Enough Relatives for Memorial Service

Too few relatives to maintain appearances at memorial services and ceremonial occasions.

4

No Guardian for Parent-Teacher Meeting

Work obligations, hospitalization, or overseas assignment prevent attendance at school meetings.

5

Want to Give a Child a Family Trip

Wanting to give a child the experience of a "normal family" outing — making a complete family trip possible.

6

Need to Conceal a Divorce

Keeping a divorce private from colleagues or neighbors. Need a "husband" or "wife" to attend events and gatherings.

Services

Family Stand-in Service — Service Details

Father Stand-in

Father Stand-in

20,000 yen+/person

School open days, parent-teacher conferences, sports days, entrance and graduation ceremonies, wedding introductions, memorial services, and more. The same staff member can serve long-term as a child grows up.

Mother Stand-in

Mother Stand-in

20,000 yen+/person

School events, lesson drop-offs and pick-ups, home visit meetings, and support for motherless households. Warm, nurturing interactions that give children a sense of security.

Husband Stand-in

Husband Stand-in

20,000 yen+/person

Business dinners, meetings, family gatherings. Covers situations such as divorce or spousal relocation. Over 600 wives supported to date.

Wife Stand-in

Wife Stand-in

20,000 yen+/person

Client entertainment, memorial services, family events. For situations where appearing married is important. Age and appearance preferences can be specified.

Sibling Stand-in

Sibling Stand-in

20,000 yen+/person

Family introductions to a partner, weddings and funerals, family trips. We arrange staff who naturally play the role of a brother or sister.

Child Stand-in

Child Stand-in

20,000 yen+/person

Rental children across a wide age range. Photo shoots, commercial appearances, event participation, and more. Some staff have professional child-acting experience.

Use Cases

Common Use Cases

School Open Days & Sports Festivals

School Open Days & Sports Festivals

Attending school events as a father or mother. Natural conversation with the child and seamless interaction with other parents.

Wedding Introduction & Family Meeting

Wedding Introduction & Family Meeting

Introduced as "family" to a partner's parents. Pre-meeting briefings cover family background and shared memories.

Memorial & Ceremonial Events

Memorial & Ceremonial Events

Naturally fulfilling the role of a family member — from incense offerings and greetings to attending the reception meal.

Family Trips

Family Trips

A complete family outing on weekends. Creating joyful memories for children.

Flow

How It Works

1

Free Consultation

Tell us the role, date, and location you need via phone or email. Strict confidentiality guaranteed.

2

Plan Creation

Your dedicated coordinator proposes the optimal plan tailored to your needs, including a cost estimate.

3

Staff Selection

We match you with the ideal staff member from over 5,000 professionals based on age, appearance, and personality. Photo preview available.

4

Pre-Meeting Briefing

Thorough alignment on family structure, names, shared memories, and the day's schedule — every detail is covered.

5

Day-of Service

Our professional staff perform naturally as your family. Zero detection reported to date.