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We can call or contact a Japanese business or organization to ask agreed practical questions.
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LOCAL CHECK · JAPAN
Need Something Checked in Japan?
You ask. We check in Japan. If you are overseas and need someone in Japan to confirm something that is difficult to verify online, A Friend in Japan can help with calls, local research, agreed visits and clear reporting.
Initial discussion is free. We explain the scope and price before paid work begins.
CLEAR PRICING
Ask first. We quote before we check.
General discussion and scope clarification are free. Specific Japan-side calls, research, visits, photos or case-specific checks are paid only after the scope is clear.
US$30 basic rate / 30 minutes
On-site travel quoted in advance
On-site travel quoted in advance
WHAT WE CAN CHECK
Practical Japan-side confirmation.
Every request is different. We first decide whether AFIJ can reasonably check it and what evidence can be obtained.
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Location & address
We can check practical location details, access, surroundings or what appears to be at an address.
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Property-related checks
We can support visible property, building, repair or local-condition confirmation within a clear scope.
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Current photos
When an on-site visit is appropriate, we can take agreed photos where photography is lawful.
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Business facts
We can contact companies, confirm practical information and perform basic local field research.
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Clear report
We explain what was confirmed, what was observed and what could not be verified.
WHO IT IS FOR
Useful when distance is the problem.
AFIJ is designed for people and teams outside Japan who need a reliable local step.
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Individuals preparing to move, visit or manage something in Japan
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Overseas property owners or potential buyers
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Businesses preparing a Japan visit or decision
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Anyone dealing with a Japanese-only company or organization
WHAT IT IS NOT
Clear professional boundaries.
A Local Check is practical support, not a substitute for a regulated professional service.
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No legal, tax or immigration legal advice
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No licensed brokerage by default
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No formal engineering inspection or appraisal
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No false representation or impersonation
HOW IT WORKS
From your question to a local check.
We keep the process simple and transparent.
STEP 1
Tell us what you need
Send the location, company, issue, deadline and the result you need.
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We clarify the task
We explain what can be checked, what may require a specialist and whether the next step is paid.
STEP 3
We confirm the plan
Scope, timing and expected cost are agreed before paid action begins.
STEP 4
We check in Japan
We call, research, visit or photograph according to the agreed scope.
STEP 5
We report back
You receive the confirmed facts, source/observation notes and any unresolved points.
Based in Nagano, supporting Japan-side requestsAFIJ is based in Nagano City. Nagano is our strongest area for physical checks. Requests elsewhere in Japan are reviewed first to determine whether they can be handled remotely or whether travel is practical.
RELATED SUPPORT
Other ways AFIJ can help.
Use one service or combine them when a request requires both remote contact and real-world action in Japan.
FAQ
Common questions.
We keep the boundary clear: practical local support, honest reporting, and no claims beyond what can actually be confirmed.
Can you call a Japanese company for me?
Yes, when the request is within AFIJ’s scope. We agree on the questions and price before making a paid call.
Can you check something while I am overseas?
Yes. That is one of the main purposes of AFIJ Local Check. Some requests are handled by phone or research; on-site requests depend on location and feasibility.
How much does it cost?
Initial discussion is free. The basic AFIJ rate is US$30 per 30 minutes. Larger or on-site requests are quoted in advance.
Can you guarantee the answer I want?
No. AFIJ can check, ask and report honestly, but a third party controls whether and how it responds.
Do I pay before the work starts?
For paid work, AFIJ normally confirms the scope and price first and begins the specific paid action after payment is verified.
FREE TO START
Tell us what you cannot confirm online.
Send what you need checked, where in Japan it relates to, your deadline, what you already know and what outcome you need.