Junk removal · Move-out cleanout · Housing areas
Leaving Japan? Clearing out a home? Let us take care of what’s left behind.
AIN is a licensed waste collection and cleanup company based in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. Since 1979, we have helped families and businesses dispose of unwanted items properly and safely, on base and off base.
Licensed and lawful
We hold the permits required in Japan to collect and transport general and industrial waste. Nothing is dumped illegally.
Experienced on and off base
We have completed many moves between on-base and off-base housing, and we currently handle bulky item collection in the base housing areas.
Simple and clear
Send photos, get an estimate by email, and choose your date. We do the heavy lifting and the paperwork.
What we can help with
From a few bulky items to a whole house, we handle collection and proper disposal.
On-base & off-base moves
Furniture transport, carry-out and carry-in between base housing and an off-base home. We have done it many times.
Move-out disposal
Furniture, appliances and household goods you can’t take with you.
Junk & bulk item removal
Oversized items that city trash collection won’t take.
Home cleanout
Including estate cleanouts and heavily cluttered homes, handled respectfully and discreetly.
Yard work
Weeding and grass cutting.
Hornet & wasp nest removal
Safe removal by trained staff (Bee-zone).
AIN Furniture
Need furniture for your new place? We sell that too.
AIN Furniture offers desks, office chairs, study desks and chairs, and folding furniture, with a showroom in Iwakuni. Clear out the old with AIN, and furnish the new with AIN.
Showroom visits are by appointment. Please book through our inquiry form, since our phone line is Japanese-only.
- Desks
- Office chairs
- Study desks & chairs
- Folding furniture
Disposal in Japan works differently
Large items usually require a special pickup, and TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines fall under Japan’s appliance recycling law. You can’t simply leave them out. Tell us what you have, and we’ll sort out the right way to dispose of it.
How it works
- 1
Send your inquiry
Use our form with photos and your address or housing area.
- 2
Receive an estimate
We reply by email, usually within 1–2 business days.
- 3
Choose a date
Pick a day that fits your schedule.
- 4
We collect and dispose
Pay by cash, credit card (VISA/JCB), QR code payment or bank transfer.
Service area
Iwakuni and nearby cities in Yamaguchi and Hiroshima prefectures, including on-base housing. Please tell us your housing area when you inquire so we can arrange access.
Business hours
Mon–Sat, 8:30–17:00 (JST)
Closed Sundays
We reply to emails on business days.
FAQ
Do you speak English?
We handle inquiries in English by email. Our on-site staff mainly speak Japanese, and we will make sure we have understood your request before the visit.
Can you work on base?
Yes. Please tell us your housing area when you inquire so we can arrange access.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the volume and type of items. Send photos for a clear estimate.
Can I call you?
Our phone line is Japanese-only. The inquiry form is the best way to reach us in English.
Can you help with moves between on-base and off-base housing?
Yes. We transport furniture and handle carry-out and carry-in, and we have completed many of these moves. Tell us the pick-up and drop-off locations when you inquire.
Do you sell furniture?
Yes, through AIN Furniture. Desks, office chairs, study desks and folding furniture are available, and you can see them at our Iwakuni showroom. Showroom visits are by appointment; please book through the inquiry form.
Ready to get started?
Send us a few photos and your housing area. We will reply in English by email.