Grandmothers for Rent Appear in Japan: Cost of Service

Japan has launched an extraordinary initiative – renting grandmothers for $23 an hour. The program involves more than 100 elderly women aged 64 to 90, who offer their rich life experience and skills in communication and cooking. Clients can choose grandmothers based on their needs – from chatting over tea to helping in difficult personal situations or being invited to weddings.

Clients can choose grandmothers based on their needs: some just want to chat and have tea, others need help in difficult personal situations, and some hire them as guests for weddings or other events. For example, one girl sought help to break up with her boyfriend – she wanted her grandmother to deliver a note to him. Another client had no relatives at the wedding and invited a 'rented' grandmother as a family representative.

The service of renting grandmothers is especially popular among those experiencing loneliness or a lack of family warmth. Many clients note that communication with such women brings peace, understanding, and a sense of security. For the grandmothers themselves, it is an opportunity to remain useful and in demand in society, sharing their life experiences.

The cost of the service is $23 per hour, plus additional expenses. Mutual respect and the creation of a safe environment for program participants are important.

This initiative in Japan demonstrates how to combine social benefits with the needs of clients. Renting grandmothers not only provides an opportunity to communicate with elderly people but also addresses specific everyday or emotional problems, which is significant in the life of modern society.