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History of Japanese Camera Development
History of Japanese camera development, from 1840s daguerreotype imports to the Olympus Pen (1959), Canon AE-1 (1976) and Nikon D1…
Six Exclusive Game Consoles Available Only in Japan
Six exclusive game consoles sold only in Japan: the region-free PS Vita, Pikachu N64, Sharp Twin Famicom and Bandai WonderSwan,…
The Best Manufacturers of Anime Figures
The best manufacturers of anime figures compared: Good Smile Company, Kotobukiya, Alter, Max Factory, MegaHouse and Banpresto, plus how to…
How to confirm if anime figures are authentic?
Spot a counterfeit anime figure by checking packaging, holograms, paint quality, weight, seams and base branding against the maker's photos.
Animate Shop Japan: How to Buy & Pay from Overseas (2026)
Animate shop guide for US fans: Animate Online Shop ships only within Japan and takes Japan-issued cards. How to pay,…
Japanese Luxury Watches: OneMall Online Store
TL;DR As of August 2026, MWM-Fukuoka is a Japanese watch retailer, and through OneMall you...
Shopping guide for Suruga-ya in Japan
Suruga-ya shopping guide: how to order anime figures, games, CDs and manga from Japan's second-hand giant via proxy; domestic shipping…
Anime Collectibles: Top Online Manga Merchandise Stores
Where to buy anime collectibles in Japan: Animate, AmiAmi, Toranoana, BOOTH, Suruga-ya and Mandarake compared by specialty, plus how to…
10 must-know Japanese handbag brands
We compare 10 must-know Japanese handbag brands, from Issey Miyake to Hamano and COCO MEISTER, and explain how to import…
Most Expensive Anime Figures: Prices Revealed!
TL;DR As of August 2026, the most expensive anime figures ever made are dominated by...