In a country where apologies are a fine art — delivered with precise words, deep bows, and sometimes even tears — Japan has taken it one step further: you can pay a trained professional to apologize on your behalf.

Known as “Shazai Daiko” (謝罪代行) or “apology proxies,” these hired apologizers are often used in:

🔹 Corporate Scandals
🔹 Relationship Breakups
🔹 Customer Service Disasters
🔹 Legal Disputes

These specialists practice everything from deep bowing (dogeza) to mastering the perfect script, tone, and timing — all to protect your dignity, business, or relationship.

💴 Fees can range from $100 to over $500 depending on the situation — and yes, you can even hire someone to cry while apologizing if needed!

🤔 It’s part of a deeply rooted cultural tradition in Japan, where honor and face-saving still play a major role in both personal and professional life.

Would you let someone else say sorry for you? Or does a real apology have to come from the heart?

Source: Only Engineers Can Understand