Hello! Welcome to My Japan Concierge – Inami 🇯🇵✨
We are a dedicated concierge team backed by Inami Shoji Co., Ltd., bridging North America and Japan.
- Miki (Lead Concierge / US-Based): Living in the United States, Miki understands US/international time zones, cultural nuances, and seamlessly handles primary inquiries and coordination.
- Hitomi (Japan Director / Japan-Based): Oversees local operations, reservations, logistics, and domestic partnerships in Japan.
- Rika (Support Specialist / Japan-Based): Assists with meticulous local research, product inspection, packaging, and dispatch.
With team members in both the US and Japan, you get fast responses in your time zone alongside reliable, on-the-ground support in Japan. Think of us as your trusted friends in Japan!
What I Can Help You With
From planning your dream trip to purchasing exclusive Japanese items, here are the core services I provide:
✈️ 1. Japan Travel Planning & Booking Support
Traveling to Japan soon? Avoid confusing train lines, language barriers, and crowded transfers with a tailored plan.
- Personalized Itineraries: Custom daily travel plans matching your family’s pace, budget, and interests.
- Reservation Assistance: Calling & booking popular restaurants, traditional experiences, and tea ceremonies that only accept Japanese.
- Specialized Needs: Finding stroller-friendly, senior-friendly, or allergy-conscious dining and hotels.
- Transit & Route Guidance: Clear directions for platforms and stress-free train connections.
🛍️ 2. Shopping & Proxy Buying from Japan
Get authentic products you can’t buy overseas. I support your shopping journey from sourcing to international dispatch.
- Marketplace Buying: Smooth ordering from Amazon Japan, Rakuten, and Mercari (anime goods, collectibles, cosmetics, stationery, snacks).
- Direct Seller Communication: Checking stock, product condition, and seller authenticity in Japanese.
- Consolidated Packing: Combining items from multiple shops safely into one sturdy box to save on international shipping.
- Tracked Worldwide Shipping: Flexible delivery via Japan Post (EMS/Airmail), Yamato Transport, or international courier.
📝 3. Natural Japanese Proofreading & Local Research
Is your Japanese text grammatically correct… but doesn’t sound natural? I refine your text so it resonates with native speakers.
- Nuanced Rewriting: Polishing emails, website copy, social posts, and customer support messages.
- Politeness Adjustments: Choosing the exact level of Keigo (formal, polite, friendly, business) based on relationship.
- Clear Before & After: Explanations of why adjustments were made so you understand the nuance.
- Local Market Research: Inquiring directly with Japanese shops or facilities on your behalf.
Case Study: First-Time Family Trip to Japan
🧩 The Challenge:
A family visiting Japan for the first time struggled to find kid-friendly restaurants, faced venues with Japanese-only menus, and was worried about food allergies and complex reservation systems.
🌸 My Support:
Created a custom list of stroller-friendly dining spots, confirmed allergen details by phone, translated menus, and handled all reservations in advance with clear cultural tips for the day.
✨ Result:
A completely stress-free, delightful journey with zero language friction and wonderful family memories!
How It Works
- Get in Touch: Share your travel schedule, shopping list, or writing needs via the Google Form inquiry button below.
- Review & Alignment: We will review your submission and clarify your needs, scope, and timeline smoothly via email or text. No video call required.
- Estimate & Action: Once confirmed, we start your personalized research, bookings, or purchases immediately!
Let’s Make Your Japan Experience Wonderful!
Have questions about traveling to Japan, finding local items, or polishing your Japanese text?
Feel free to send an inquiry! Our US and Japan-based team handles all communications smoothly via text messaging (Email, LINE, Chatwork, or Messenger) — no video call required.
Send an Inquiry Friendly text-based support across US & Japan time zones