All information is accurate as of time of publication. What is Melonbooks? Melonbooks is one of Japan’s biggest doujin specialist shops, selling fan-made doujinshi, anime Blu-rays, video games, and much more! Melonbooks boasts 31 brick-and-mortar stores across Japan, with their two…
All information is accurate as of time of publication. Lashinbang is one of the best second-hand otaku stores in Japan, with its stores full of preloved anime, manga, and gaming goodies! The Lashinbang chain has several stores across Japan, as well…
All information is accurate as of time of publication. What is SuperGroupies? SuperGroupies is a fashion brand that transforms the fantastical costumes of anime into easy-to-wear casual clothing. Rather than using actual illustrations of characters on their apparel, SuperGroupies’ designs take…
If you are a fan of anime, then you have most likely come across a type of character known as a catgirl. A catgirl, also known as a nekomimi, is a human that displays characteristics of a cat. Traits include…
Now summer is here the weather is heating up, so it’s time to eat some shaved ice, rewatch the “beach episodes” of your favorite anime and pick up some new bikini-clad figures for your collection. If you want to add…
Surugaya is a top Japanese retailer offering a wealth of games, books, DVDs, CDs, trading cards, figures, collectibles, and much more. They stock both new and pre-owned products sourced from across Japan, meaning it is one of the best places to shop for both new releases and rare items on your otaku wishlist. Navigating and purchasing on Surugaya can be a little difficult if you don’t understand Japanese, so we’ve decided to create this guide for the would-be Surugaya shopper. We will show you how to search for items and even how to order on Surugaya without needing a Japanese address or credit card with FROM JAPAN’s proxy service!