Personal, not anonymous
Hi, I’m Kouichi.
I help people outside Japan get practical answers when the useful information is Japanese-only, phone-only, or simply unclear.
Why this service exists
Sometimes all you need is someone who can read the current Japanese page, make the phone call, and ask the question in a way the other person understands.
That kind of small check can prevent a wasted journey, a missed item, or a plan built on outdated information. Japan Local Check is designed for that moment.
Every request is handled personally
You are not passed to a large call center. I review the request, decide whether I can help, carry out the research, and write the English report.
Honesty is part of the result
If a business does not answer, sources disagree, or an important detail cannot be confirmed, the report says so. A clear “not confirmed” is more useful than a confident guess.
A question worth checking
Got a question about Japan?
Send it over. I’ll tell you whether I can check it.
No payment until your request is reviewed.