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Japan’s Burgeoning Proxy Service Industry Solving Modern Dilemmas with Unique Solutions

Joel Fukuzawa
3 min readJan 24, 2024

The Rise of Proxy Services in Japan

In recent years, Japan has witnessed the emergence of a unique job sector — ‘Proxy Services.’ These services cater to a range of personal and professional tasks that individuals find challenging to address themselves. Among the most popular is the resignation proxy service, where an agency handles the resignation process on behalf of employees, sometimes catering to over 80 clients a day. Another high-demand service is paying hometown taxes for the wealthy, with transactions reaching up to 200 million yen. From mundane tasks like attending parent-teacher meetings to crafting introductions for matchmaking apps, these services offer a solution to a variety of complex issues. For instance, Tokyo-based Albatross specializes in handling resignations, charging 22,000 yen per service. In less than two years, the company has already assisted over 6,500 clients.

Alleviating Workplace and Social Burdens

Albatross Company, among others, has become a crucial player in alleviating workplace stress. Employees like Masao Tanaka, who discovered a mismatch between his job’s advertised and actual roles, have turned to such services for a smooth exit. For a fee deemed reasonable…

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Joel Fukuzawa
Joel Fukuzawa

Written by Joel Fukuzawa

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