Hi there! This is Nishida Services. We were contacted by the family of a client who lived in a single-family home in Nakano, Tokyo. They hired us for an estate cleanout — and on top of that, asked us to take care of a piano on the third floor. We got it out safely using a crane!

Moving a piano down from the third floor using the stairs is extremely difficult due to its size and weight — and it puts your walls and home at serious risk of damage. That’s why at Nishida Services, we used a crane to safely lift it out through the window!

At Nishida Services, when you book an estate cleanout, we’ll haul away your piano by crane — and the crane fee is on us! Honestly, you won’t find this kind of deal anywhere else!

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For example, if you go with a major piano manufacturer or a piano removal company, most of the time you’re looking at an extra $300–$600 just for the crane — on top of the regular removal fee. Our free crane service? That’s 100% exclusive to Nishida Services.

Sorting through a loved one’s belongings after they pass is emotionally and physically exhausting. We know that figuring out what to do with large items like a piano — and worrying about the cost — is the last thing you need. That’s why at Nishida Services, we offer free crane removal as part of our estate cleanout service.

Does this sound familiar? “I have a piano on the third floor and have no idea how to get rid of it.” “Crane fees are way too expensive — I don’t even know who to call.”

If any of that sounds like you, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help!

We received a request from a chiropractic and osteopathic clinic in Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City, asking us to remove and clear out all items from the premises upon their closure.

We accepted everything as-is — treatment beds, refrigerators, waiting room chairs and tables, shelving, medical equipment, signage, and various sundry items throughout the clinic.

The equipment and supplies that supported years of dedicated patient care carry with them a great deal of memories and meaning.

On the day of the work, we cleared out everything that had been essential to the clinic’s daily operations.

Medical beds and refrigerators tend to be considerably heavier than they appear, with few good grip points and an uneven weight distribution that makes them particularly challenging to handle.

We took care to lay down protective coverings along all removal routes and proceeded with each step methodically and with great caution.

In the end, every item was successfully removed, and all work was completed without issue.

When clients come to us with closure or move-out requests, one of the most common questions we hear is:

“Should I have everything packed up and ready before your team arrives?”

The short answer is: no — please don’t worry about that. Just reach out to us and leave everything exactly as it is.

There is no need to bag things up or tidy anything away beforehand. Whether the space is cluttered or packed with belongings, our staff will handle everything on-site from start to finish.

At Nishida Service, we provide flexible and comprehensive removal and clearance solutions for the closure, relocation, and refurbishment of a wide range of medical facilities — including judo therapy clinics, osteopathic clinics, acupuncture and moxibustion practices, and various other types of clinics.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us — we are always happy to help and welcome any inquiries!

Hello! This is Nishida Services.

Recently, we have been receiving an especially high volume of inquiries from condominium owners and property management companies regarding the collection and removal of abandoned bicycles.

Are there any bicycles in your condominium’s bicycle parking area that have been left unattended for years?

What may have started as just a few bicycles can, before you know it, end up occupying an entire section of the parking area — and such cases are far from uncommon.

Abandoned bicycles are not simply an issue of being “in the way.”

They lead to a shortage of parking spaces, complaints from residents, and a decline in the overall appearance of the building. It is often said that you can tell how well a property is managed just by looking at its bicycle parking area.

In fact, the mere sight of rusty or fallen bicycles lined up can make an entire condominium complex look far older and more neglected than it actually is.

Disposing of unwanted bicycles is not a straightforward matter.

Since a bicycle may still have an owner, disposing of it without proper procedure can lead to disputes down the line. For this reason, the removal process is typically carried out with great care, following a series of necessary steps:

Posting notification tags on the bicycles in question
Allowing a designated notice period for owners to come forward
Confirming ownership of each bicycle
Checking the crime prevention registration number

Only after completing these steps is the removal process carefully carried out.

Simply clearing away the abandoned bicycles you have grown so used to seeing can make a remarkable difference in the overall impression of your parking area.

If you are experiencing issues with abandoned bicycles at your condominium or apartment complex, please do not hesitate to reach out to Nishida Services — we are here to help.

After enjoying their trip in Japan, many travelers struggle with how to dispose of unwanted suitcases.
This time was one of those cases — amazingly, a traveler even rushed to a local police box (koban) for help.

We are not sure whether it was a police officer or a passerby who assisted them, but in order to help the traveler, someone searched for a disposal company that could communicate in English, and our company, Nishida Service, received a call directly from the police box!

We were surprised by the unexpected request, but luckily our truck was already driving around Tokyo and was able to successfully pick up the suitcase. The traveler was extremely happy and relieved.

Thank you for helping keep Japan clean by not illegally dumping your belongings.
We hope you continue to enjoy your trip!

We also receive bulk requests from hotels and B&Bs for travelers’ suitcases and unwanted items.
English support is available, and larger quantities generally make the service more cost-effective overall.

Please feel free to contact us for a quote anytime.

Hello, this is Nishida Services. We have been receiving an increasing number of inquiries regarding the collection of bed mattresses. Among these, requests specifically for mattress removal have been particularly prominent lately. While many people wish to dispose of their mattresses, doing so is often far from straightforward in practice.

In particular, we frequently hear from customers saying things like:

‘It’s too heavy to move on my own. I can’t get it down from the third floor.’ ‘It gets stuck on the staircase.’ ‘I’m worried about hurting my back.’

Spring mattresses in particular can be considerably heavy.

Furthermore, many customers also express concerns such as:

· Worrying about damaging the common areas of their apartment building · The mattress being too large to fit in the elevator · It being too difficult for elderly family members to handle

As a result, mattresses are a type of unwanted item where the challenge of simply getting them out of the home is, in many cases, an even greater obstacle than the disposal itself.

At Nishida Services, we handle bed and mattress collection with full removal from your room included as part of our service. There is no need for customers to strain themselves trying to move these items on their own. Our staff will carefully carry out the removal, taking care to protect walls, floors, and all areas along the removal route.

At Nishida Services, we value the relationship we build with each and every customer, and we remain committed to providing attentive, reliable service so that you can place your request with complete peace of mind.

If you are having trouble disposing of a bed or mattress, please do not hesitate to reach out to Nishida Services for a consultation.

Hello! This is Nishida Service. We have been receiving an increasing number of requests for the collection and disposal of electric kickboards (e-scooters). Until a few years ago, electric kickboards were a rare sight, but recently they have become increasingly popular for commuting and short-distance travel, and we now see them much more frequently around town.

On the other hand, we are also receiving a growing number of inquiries from people who are concerned about issues such as:

‘I’m worried about accidents.’
‘Changes in traffic laws and regulations have left me feeling uncertain.’
‘I don’t know how to dispose of it properly because it has a battery.

Following the revision of the Road Traffic Act in July 2023, a new category called ‘specified small motorized bicycles’ (tokutei kogata gendoki tsuki jitensha) was established for vehicles that meet certain conditions. Since electric kickboards are legally classified as ‘vehicles’ under the Road Traffic Act, they are generally required to be ridden on the roadway. Furthermore, many electric kickboard models are equipped with lithium-ion batteries, which makes proper disposal difficult — as a result, it is not uncommon for people to leave them sitting at home or in storage for extended periods of time, unsure of where to take them.

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At Nishida Service, we carefully assess the condition of each item and handle battery-equipped products as well as unwanted goods that are difficult for local municipalities to manage. We value every connection we make with our customers, and we are committed to providing attentive, reliable service so that you can place your request with complete peace of mind. If you are having trouble disposing of or arranging collection for your electric kickboard, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nishida Service — we are always happy to help.

In our junk removal work in Japan, customers sometimes give us old postage stamps as gifts. Many of them are unused stamps that were purchased decades ago and carefully kept in good condition. They are fascinating items filled with history.
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Unused stamps are often restricted from being sold on flea market websites for cash-conversion purposes, but occasionally customers kindly give them to us as gifts.
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Even today, stamp designs featuring international events, popular anime, Sanrio characters, and famous athletes attract attention when released. However, as digital communication has become more common, people use stamps less frequently, and many modern stamps may now be created mainly for collectors.
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Old Japanese stamps are like tiny pieces of Japanese culture captured on paper.
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They often feature:

Japanese landscapes such as Mt. Fuji and traditional castles
Traditional culture including cherry blossoms and kimono
Distinctive Showa-era designs
Historic events such as the Tokyo Olympics

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Not only that, commemorative stamps were once frequently issued for many events and anniversaries that are now mostly forgotten by the public.
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Here are some stamps from nearly 50 years ago. They include beautiful photographs of Japanese traditional crafts and paintings of sumo wrestlers, making them especially interesting to look at.




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I also found a stamp featuring “Black Cat” by my favorite Japanese painter, Hishida Shunsō (1874–1911). Although he was sometimes said to dislike cats, his cat paintings remain very popular even today. The original artwork is an Important Cultural Property displayed at Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art in Kyushu.

Another black-cat-themed artwork I found was “Kurofuneya” by the famous artist Takehisa Yumeji. I learned that this work was actually created as a woodblock print. It is internationally well known, so some of you may already recognize it.
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Learning about Japan through its postage stamps can be a wonderful experience. I hope to introduce more interesting stamps in the future.
Written by Nishida Service Co., Ltd.　May 13, 2026

Hello! This time, we received a request for junk removal from a popular aesthetic salon in Totsuka Ward, Yokohama City.
The items to be collected include salon beds, hair removal equipment, slimming devices, and various beauty tools. Since the equipment used in the salon is large and heavy, we prioritized ensuring that the salon’s operations remain uninterrupted. Therefore, we arranged for same-day collection to accommodate their needs.

Devices such as suction machines, steamers, aesthetic treatment beds, IPL light-based devices, photo facial machines, hair removal and light therapy equipment, handheld laser and light therapy devices, carbon dioxide machines, and facial treatment equipment.

During the collection, the salon staff kindly gathered all the items near the entrance and exit of the store to facilitate the process.
Thanks to their thoughtfulness, the entire operation from removal to loading was very smooth, and the entire job was completed in approximately 20 minutes.
The client was quite surprised and exclaimed, “Wow, it’s already over?”—it was a surprisingly quick and efficient collection.

This time, all communication, from the initial inquiry to the estimate, was conducted exclusively through LINE.
We understand that busy store staff may find it difficult to find time for phone calls.
Having photos of the actual items during the consultation helps us to better understand the situation, which allows us to provide quicker guidance even with fewer exchanges.

If you can provide the manufacturer and model names of beauty equipment in advance, we will be able to better understand the size and weight of the machines, which enables us to perform the removal more quickly.
For those who wish for rapid or same-day collection, we highly recommend using LINE for consultations.
If you are having trouble with the removal of beauty devices, hair removal machines, facial equipment, or salon beds, please feel free to contact Nishida Service.

The device you requested installation for is a stair lift, also commonly known as a “stairway lift,” “elevator chair,” or “staircase lift.” It is a welfare device designed to assist individuals with limited mobility or the elderly in ascending and descending stairs.

Please note that the disassembly or removal of these lifts can be quite challenging, as they are considered difficult to dispose of or uninstall.

The stair lift operates by securely affixing the rail to the staircase steps or wall surfaces, allowing the chair component to move along the rail via a motorized system. The unit incorporates an electric motor, control mechanism, and batteries, making it heavier than it appears. Additionally, careful attention is required when disassembling or dismantling the device, as it can be complex and potentially hazardous.

Pickup services offered by manufacturers are often unavailable depending on the age of the unit and installation conditions. As a result, it can be challenging to find a place to request removal or disposal.

If you are having trouble with the removal or dismantling of your stair lift, please feel free to contact Nishida Service. We are happy to assist you.