Proxy services
Nintendo Tokyo Exclusive Merch: Is Buying It Overseas via Proxy Safe?
Nintendo Tokyo sells exclusive figures, plushies, and apparel unavailable online.
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proxy buying
10 guides, written from Japan.
Guides
Buying Guides
Is Buying Gachapon Online from Overseas Safe? A Collector’s Honest Guide
Wondering if buying gachapon capsule toys online from Japan is safe?
Proxy services
Is Animate Online Shop Safe for Overseas Orders? A Proxy Buyer’s Guide
Animate Online Shop does not ship internationally.
Proxy services
Suruga-ya English Buying Guide: Is It Safe for Overseas Collectors?
Is Suruga-ya safe for overseas buyers? A Japan-based collector's honest guide to buying second-hand anime figures and g…
Pokémon cards
PSA Grading Japanese Pokemon Cards: Is It Worth It?
Should you submit Japanese Pokemon cards to PSA?
Pokémon cards
Japanese Pokemon Promo Cards: How to Get Them from Japan
A collector living in Japan explains exactly how to get Japanese Pokemon promo cards — gym promos, tournament packs, st…
Pokémon cards
Why Japanese Pokemon Cards Cost Less Than English
Japanese Pokemon cards are often 50–70% cheaper than English prints.
Proxy services
How to Buy Ghibli Museum Merch Online from Overseas
Ghibli Museum merch is Japan-exclusive and not sold in official online stores.
Proxy services
How to Buy Jump Shop Merch from Overseas in 2026
Jump Shop doesn't ship internationally. Here's how overseas fans buy exclusive One Piece, Naruto, and Demon Slayer merc…
Anime figures
How to Buy Anime Figures from Japan: Proxy Guide
A step-by-step guide to buying anime figures from Japan using proxy services. Covers Buyee vs ZenMarket fees, shipping costs, customs rules, and pitfalls from someone living in Japan.