A Complete Guide to Premium Bandai and How to Order
How to buy items from Premium Bandai Japan Otakus the world over will know all about the otaku goods haven, Premium Bandai. They're a…
How to buy from Lashinbang – the one-stop second hand shop for all things otaku!
All information is accurate as of time of publication. Updated on July 2022. Lashinbang is one of the best second-hand otaku stores in Japan, with…
How to buy from Melonbooks – Japan’s one-stop-shop for all things Doujin
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…
How to buy from SuperGroupies – the one-stop-shop for otaku fashion!
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…
The Top 10 Best Anime Catgirls
If you are a fan of anime, then you have most likely come across a type of character known as a catgirl. A catgirl,…
Anime Swimsuit Figures to keep your Summer Hot in 2019
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…
Surugaya Shopping Guide: How to buy from Surugaya
As of May 2022, our Surugaya proxy shopping service has resumed.
What is Surugaya?
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!
Best Japanese Anime Figure Brands for Beginning Collectors
Japanese anime figure brands have a knack for encapsulating the essence of your favorite characters into covetable collectibles. With thousands of figures to choose…