Rental families to heal lonely souls in Japan

They may look like a happy family, but this ‘wife’ and ‘daughter’ are only rented for the evening. Family Romance offers rent-a-family service to help fill in the gaps when people need a friend for a wedding or simply a companion for dinner.

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[tyreeserobinson]

I thought this video would make me happy but im just more depressed now

[duchi]

*Sometimes what people need*
is just a feeling of companionship

[Fatpepperbear]

Well, to be fair, even some real family members are fake and treat you worse than a stranger.

[millealfredsson]

This actually warms my heart alot.
Don’t hate the people doing this please.
If we can make someone smile and be happy we should.
Way to go Japan.

[ashleyychu]

I just want to hug all the elderly that are alone right now.. 😭

[xinjinbun]

When you and your neighbor dont know each other. Friends too busy doing their job. They need active community for elders

[BreathingHurts]

Hey, that's the same man from when Conan rented a family.


It's wonderful that they are doing this to heal the wounds of those who feel lonely. This service is great and is available for anyone who feels lonely, or just wanting a friend around.

[bayufadhilla]

And they say money can't buy happiness

There are lots of perspective about what money can do, so be grateful if you have the thing that you don't necessarily have to buy

[simone]

He has two living daughters, but they don't seem to be bothered with him at all. And one probable reason to this is the lack of friendship or some sort of special vinculum between them. As an aside, a pet is not a person, but having one may also help curb loneliness.

[FadedXenox]

Man this is sad, what is next?

Rent a life?

[suiloongyong]

Now I am doubled depressed. In my mind and my soul

[kijetesantakaluSokete]

The fact that it is temporary is too depressing to handle.

[shannongodbey]

When I first heard of this service years ago, I kept coming back to the same image of someone renting a father who they weren't close to in life, and to be able to express freely to him the things left unsaid before he passed away. 😢
What a great service this is. ❤

[strawberry_ke]

This company helps a lot of people with their loneliness.

[mariaguild]

Oh this is so sad it made me cry! :(....what a sweet man, poor thing

[grilledspicydeluxe]

Am I the only one that thinks this is creepy? Like a horror movie... and did It stir up Chinese social media?

[Qeisama]

Wh... Why?
As a loner hikikomori the thought of renting this service fills me with miserable thought. Dealing with the aftermath, feeling even more lonely...

[sdawoo]

This is very sad.

But having said that, think how many people could benefit from this kind of service here in the states!?..i wonder if it would make a difference here?

[upendrahanglimbu]

At least they have this choices in japan, here in uk old people lives alone for days or may be months without seeing anybody!

[bee]

I think a community centre/group/club gathering for the lonely or alone people would also help in feeling a sense of belonging again.