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Treasure Factory Japan: How to Buy Secondhand from the USA
Treasure Factory Japan (TreFac) sells one-off used gear from its stores but ships only inside Japan. How US buyers order…
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Best Japanese Umbrella Brands (2026): Rain, Folding, Clear, UV Parasols and Wagasa
Best Japanese umbrella brands by use: Wpc. and Waterfront for folding and rain, Tokyo Noble for premium craft, Sun Barrier…
Best Japanese Skateboard and Surf Brands (2026): Decks, Skate Clothing, Surfboards and Wetsuits
Best Japanese skateboard and surf brands: Evisen, Tightbooth and T19 for decks; TSSC, RockDance and Three Weather for boards; BeWET…
Japanese Luxury Brands (2026): Fashion, Bags, Watches and Pens at Japan Prices
Japanese luxury brands by category: designer houses like Comme des Garçons, Grand Seiko watches, Mikimoto pearls and pen makers, with…
Most Expensive Ukiyo-e Prints Ever Sold (2026): Auction Records and Real Prices
The most expensive ukiyo-e print is Hokusai's Great Wave, HK$21.7 million (about US$2.8 million) at Sotheby's in November 2025. We…
Japanese Shampoo and Hair Care Brands (2026): Drugstore vs Salon, With Prices
Japanese shampoo and hair care brands in three tiers (drugstore, premium and salon), matched to dry, oily, coloured and thinning…
Hobonichi Techo 2027 From Japan: Books, Covers, Prices and How to Buy Abroad
Hobonichi Techo 2027 from Japan: on sale since 1 September 2026, Original ¥2,860, Cousin ¥4,620, Weeks ¥2,860. Every book and…
Jirai Kei and Ryousangata Brands (2026): Who Makes What and Real Mercari Prices
Jirai kei and ryousangata brands explained: Ank Rouge, LIZ LISA, Evelyn, ROJITA, MA*RS and more, the style differences, and real…
Japanese Workwear Brands (2026): Uniforms, Heritage Jackets and Jika-Tabi
Japanese workwear brands: job-site uniform makers like Toraichi and BURTLE (¥3,000–15,000), heritage labels like Kapital, and jika-tabi, with live prices.
Japanese Yarn Brands (2026): Who Makes What, Plus Needles, Hooks and Prices
Japanese yarn brands: export names like Noro and ITO, and domestic houses such as Hamanaka, Daruma and Puppy. We cover…