Rapym: Food Clips & Live Waits

Scrolling through Shorts or Reels for restaurants to try in Japan? Then trip day gets closer and you're digging back through saved videos, trying to remember where each spot was and whether it needs a reservation.
That's only the start. Once you're actually in Japan, you still don't know if a place is open right now or how long the wait is, so you end up showing up and hoping for the best. You arrive to a longer wait than expected, get turned away because walk-ins aren't allowed, or find the door shut even though Google Maps said it was open. On a trip with only a few days to spare, missing one of these checks can throw off your entire day.
Rapym solves both problems at once. Restaurants you find in Rapym Clips show up on the map right away, and you can save the ones you like to build your own shortlist. For places you really want to visit, book ahead for just 100 yen. For everything else, Rapym's AI calls ahead to check if a table is open right now. Showing up blind and turning back is a very different trip from showing up already knowing you're in.

✅ Rapym Clips: every recommendation, one map
Restaurants saved from short videos start to blur together as your trip gets closer. Rapym Clips pulls together restaurant videos for any destination you search, right alongside their location on the map. No more digging back through TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Save the ones you like and build your own shortlist.
✅ Check Now: is there a table right now
Just tap a button. Rapym's AI calls the restaurant directly and checks if it's open, if there's a table available, and how long the wait is, usually within 90 seconds. Skip this check and you might not find out it was a wasted trip until you're standing outside.
✅ 100 Yen Booking: anywhere in Japan
Doesn't matter if a restaurant only takes phone reservations or needs an online booking. Just give us the date and party size, and Rapym handles the rest for 100 yen. Coverage keeps expanding. Note that pricing can vary by booking method, and some restaurants requiring course selection or prepayment may not be supported yet.
✅ Directions: no need to switch apps
Once you've found a spot, get directions right in Rapym or hand off to Google Maps in one tap.
*Who this is for

🎬 Travelers who save restaurants from short videos
⏳ Anyone who wants to check wait times before heading out
📞 Those hoping to visit local spots, ramen shops, and izakayas that only take phone bookings
🌧️ Travelers who want to stay flexible around weather or schedule changes
🇯🇵 Anyone who finds phone calls in Japanese intimidating
*FAQ

❓ How do I find restaurants?
Browse Rapym Clips for videos by destination and save the ones you like.
❓ How do I check if there's a table right now?
Tap the button and Rapym's AI calls the restaurant for you, with results back in about 90 seconds.
❓ What is 100 Yen Booking?
It's Rapym's reservation service. Whether a restaurant only takes phone bookings or needs an online reservation, Rapym handles it for you. Pricing can vary by booking method, and restaurants requiring course selection or prepayment may not be supported yet.
❓ Do I need to save a spot to see it on the map?
No. Every restaurant in Rapym Clips shows up on the map whether you save it or not. Saving just builds your own shortlist.
❓ Can I get directions too?
Yes. Get directions inside Rapym or connect straight to Google Maps.
❓ Can I cancel a reservation?
Yes. Rapym will contact the restaurant directly to handle cancellation requests.
❓ Where in Japan does this work?
Anywhere in Japan.
❓ Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. Rapym makes the call for you, so no Japanese is needed.
❓ Do I need to make an international call?
No. You never have to dial internationally or speak Japanese yourself.