No task is too small or too big.
Let’s make your life in Japan more comfortable!
Japan is a wonderful place to travel, live, and work, but we all know that doesn’t come without a price. From the language barrier to unnecessarily complicated procedures, sometimes we just need to have that one go-to person who will make things easier. That’s where I come in. Whether it’s a business or personal task, I will do my best in assisting you!
Testimonials
Thanks for helping me get my subsidy from the government! The process was so smooth and unbelievably fast. I love that you are so hands on and very easy to talk to. This coronavirus pandemic is such a tough time but your help made my life so much better. Recommending you to everyone I know!
Charmaine U.
Esl iNstructor, Saitama
Thank you for your assistance when I needed to open a new bank account. You made the process so easy that I didn’t think twice about who to call when I decided to apply for a credit card. Arigato!
Ann N.
SchooL teAcher,
GUnma
Very thankful for Akiko’s help! I asked her to book my doctor’s appointment and she did it promptly. Highly recommended for foreigners like me!
Angelica A.
School teacher, Ibaraki
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Read moreAbout Me
Hello! I’m Akiko, born and raised in Saitama, Japan.
As a university student, I have worked in different industries such as food, service, finance, telecommunication, fashion, which gave me a diverse work experience and the ability to connect to all kinds of people.
I also got into a student exchange program which enabled me to study Marketing in Washington, USA for a year. After I graduated, I was employed in a prominent financial company in Japan as a specialist in International System Development where I was able to work with Visa, Mastercard, Amex Diners, and China Union Pay among others. For work, I was able to travel to countries such as England, Belgium, and the US to do what I love the most: problem-solving.
In 2012, I left this beloved company to enter a whole new world that is motherhood. I wanted to still do what I love and use my time productively and that’s why I started Akiko Desu! I know how difficult it is to live in a foreign country where almost everything works differently. Being in a non-English speaking country like Japan, even a simple task such as booking a taxi by phone can be daunting. My goal is to ease some of your burden so you can focus on the more important things in your life.
I am excited to meet and work with you!
Let’s Chat!
Here are some specific situations where I’ve helped my clients, both for personal and business purposes:
opening a bank account
applying for a credited card
translating documents to submit to city hall
completing forms (phone, internet, utilities, housing)
being a phone interpreter to call government offices
booking all hotels and restaurants for a domestic trip
assisting in applying for government subsidies and loans
setting a doctor’s appointment
researching and connecting clients to professionals like accountants
researching housing options and providing detailed information
managing sales book (business owners and freelancers)
arranging school applications and other related tasks
so much more!
Questions? Just send a message if you have a situation where you need help and I can quickly assess the cost. The fastest way to reach me is thru LINE, just click the icon below. I’m always ready to answer all your queries! -AKIKO
