Rapym: Check Wait, Book Tables

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About this app

Stop calling Japanese restaurants yourself.

Ever planned a trip to Japan and run into this?

* Found the perfect spot, but it's phone reservations only
* Walked over, only to wait an hour you didn't expect
* Google Maps said it was open.

Rapym calls the restaurant for you—in Japanese—so you know before you go. Ramen shops, sushi spots, izakayas, all without speaking a word of Japanese or making an international call.

✅ Can I Go? — Check before you walk over
Don't waste a trip. Rapym calls and asks:

* Is a table available right now?
* How long is the wait?
* Are you actually open today?
* Anything sold out tonight?

Know before you go.

✅ Book It — Reserved in one step
If there's a table, Rapym books it on the spot. Just enter your party size, date, and time—Rapym calls and confirms in Japanese. Need to change or cancel? Just ask.

Built for:

🍜 Travelers planning a trip to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, or Fukuoka
📞 Anyone who found a local favorite that only takes phone reservations
🗺️ Travelers chasing hidden gems they found on Tabelog
⏳ Anyone tired of guessing wait times
🇯🇵 Anyone who doesn't speak Japanese

Don't let a language barrier stand between you and a great meal. Rapym calls, checks, and books—in Japanese—so you don't have to.

FAQ

❓ What kind of restaurants can I use this for?
Any restaurant in Japan that takes phone calls. Ramen shops, sushi spots, izakayas, yakiniku, udon, soba, cafés—pretty much anything.

❓ Does this work for phone-reservation-only restaurants?
Yes. If a restaurant doesn't take online bookings and only answers the phone, Rapym calls and books it for you.

❓ Can I cancel a reservation?
Yes. Rapym calls the restaurant directly in Japanese to handle cancellations too.

❓ Can I just check wait times without booking?
Of course. Check current wait times or table availability before you even leave for the restaurant.

❓ Can it confirm if a place is actually open?
Yes. Google Maps sometimes shows a restaurant as open when it's closed or sold out early. Rapym calls to confirm the real status.

❓ Where in Japan does this work?
Anywhere in Japan—Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Nagoya, Okinawa, and most places travelers visit.

❓ Do I need to speak any Japanese?
No. Rapym handles the entire call in Japanese for you.

❓ Do I need to make an international call myself?
No. You never need to dial Japan or speak Japanese. Rapym makes the call and brings you the answer.

❓ What if a reservation isn't possible?
Sometimes restaurants are fully booked or don't take reservations. Rapym will still call and let you know what they said.

❓ What information do I need to provide?
Just the restaurant, date, time, and party size. Rapym handles the rest of the call in Japanese.

What’s new

Introducing Rapym — our very first release
It's our first launch — we'd love to hear your feedback. Thank you!