{"id":4024,"date":"2025-09-04T09:33:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/?p=4024"},"modified":"2025-09-04T09:33:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:33:42","slug":"introduction-to-mercari-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/introduction-to-mercari-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Mercari Shops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mercari-Shops-Store-Banner-1024x384.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mercari-Shops-Store-Banner-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mercari-Shops-Store-Banner-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mercari-Shops-Store-Banner-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mercari-Shops-Store-Banner-1536x576.png 1536w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mercari-Shops-Store-Banner.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that products listed on Neokyo\u2019s official partner, Mercari, include both items from individual sellers and from official stores? These official stores are called <em>Mercari Shops<\/em>. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal of Mercari Shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Mercari Shops?<br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mercari Shops<\/em> is an official, store-based shopping mall on Mercari, where sellers must pass a review process. Many of these sellers are registered businesses. Since its launch in 2021, more than 200,000 shops (as of April 2022) have opened, ranging from small regional makers to well-known brands, and the number continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Four Advantages of Choosing Mercari Shops<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Peace of Mind and Reliability from Official Stores<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only official stores can sell through Mercari Shops. Compared to listings from individual users, this greatly reduces the risk of counterfeit items or incorrect descriptions. Customers can also expect trustworthy after-sales service and support.<br>Shops that are especially relevant to Neokyo users include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fashion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/7M468pfWS6SDbASHSpKN4m?store_name=CLOSER&amp;shop_id=7M468pfWS6SDbASHSpKN4m\">CLOSER<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/b7cvZoBrGLVgcAod8qeieg?store_name=%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%82%AA%E3%83%95%20%E3%83%A1%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AA%E5%BA%97&amp;shop_id=b7cvZoBrGLVgcAod8qeieg\">BRAND OFF<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/aXQx7LKu3us59Yo7fQmwsk?store_name=BRING&amp;shop_id=aXQx7LKu3us59Yo7fQmwsk\">BRING<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/gJcUQthMZPY6wCaN4aySuW?store_name=GREEBER&amp;shop_id=gJcUQthMZPY6wCaN4aySuW\">GREEBER<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/MKW8MSwWKJHHVCFUwgTXtY?store_name=MOTTO&amp;shop_id=MKW8MSwWKJHHVCFUwgTXtY\">MOTTO<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/ATUzhNRYuzWfqrUZdw3UQV?store_name=Buysell&amp;shop_id=ATUzhNRYuzWfqrUZdw3UQV\">Buysell<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/TPNJQT6BXAcwCrXC4nTmu9?store_name=RAGTAG&amp;shop_id=TPNJQT6BXAcwCrXC4nTmu9\">RAGTAG<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trading Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/kvoNU3UT3TBtotjJxNDyM7?store_name=VCJ&amp;shop_id=kvoNU3UT3TBtotjJxNDyM7\">VCJ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/d2uUKgmbjTGT7BzBGUnXxe?store_name=MANDARAKE&amp;shop_id=d2uUKgmbjTGT7BzBGUnXxe\">MANDARAKE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/YoUQXX6TT8X6C47LxjRZbH?store_name=SURUGAYA&amp;shop_id=YoUQXX6TT8X6C47LxjRZbH\">Surugaya<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/fX374CpJDbESjUZAZspVXn?store_name=MOETAKU&amp;shop_id=fX374CpJDbESjUZAZspVXn\">Moetaku!<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hobbies (Anime, Manga)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/FwtCGUKADJ7jHmo3NwTnig?store_name=Colleize&amp;shop_id=FwtCGUKADJ7jHmo3NwTnig\">Colleize<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/QyXUrEHUvn2TMz9duEmTkD?store_name=EARTH&amp;shop_id=QyXUrEHUvn2TMz9duEmTkD\">EARTH<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/d2uUKgmbjTGT7BzBGUnXxe?store_name=MANDARAKE&amp;shop_id=d2uUKgmbjTGT7BzBGUnXxe\">MANDARAKE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/YoUQXX6TT8X6C47LxjRZbH?store_name=SURUGAYA&amp;shop_id=YoUQXX6TT8X6C47LxjRZbH\">Surugaya<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/fX374CpJDbESjUZAZspVXn?store_name=MOETAKU&amp;shop_id=fX374CpJDbESjUZAZspVXn\">Moetaku!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/seller\/mercari\/aC9FHgAUmz52GFvexjeEdX?store_name=BOOKOFF&amp;shop_id=aC9FHgAUmz52GFvexjeEdX\">BOOKOFF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. A Wide and Unique Product Lineup (Plus Sales &amp; Discounts)<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From anime goods, cosmetics, and fashion to food and household items, Mercari Shops offers a wide variety of categories. Regional stores often carry uniquely Japanese \u201chidden gems\u201d you may not find elsewhere. Regular sales and discount campaigns also make shopping even more rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Focus on New Items and Quality Assurance<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most items listed are new or unused. Because many are sourced directly from company inventory, product condition is clear and reliable. A large number of shops also authenticate their own products, making them trustworthy choices for collectors and gifts alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. A Growing and Reliable Marketplace<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 200,000 shops already established (as of April 2022), Mercari Shops brings together both major brands and regional businesses. The number of sellers and products is expected to continue expanding, ensuring that the platform will become an even richer shopping destination in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Buy Mercari Shops Items on Neokyo<br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Neokyo, you can easily filter your search results to display only Mercari Shops listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Perform a normal search on Neokyo (e.g., \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/search\/mercari?translate=0&amp;keyword=Pok%C3%A9mon%20card&amp;item_shop=3\">Pok\u00e9mon card<\/a>\u201d, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/search\/mercari?translate=0&amp;keyword=vintage%20clothing&amp;item_shop=3\">vintage clothing<\/a>\u201d, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/search\/mercari?translate=0&amp;keyword=Figure&amp;item_shop=3\">figures<\/a>\u201d).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the search results page, open the <em>Filter Menu<\/em> on the right side.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <em>Shop Items<\/em>, select <em>Only Include Shop Items<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LLeDVw96RfpfdOonEwW199LxSet0msFHZAxu9JT8-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LLeDVw96RfpfdOonEwW199LxSet0msFHZAxu9JT8-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LLeDVw96RfpfdOonEwW199LxSet0msFHZAxu9JT8-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LLeDVw96RfpfdOonEwW199LxSet0msFHZAxu9JT8-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LLeDVw96RfpfdOonEwW199LxSet0msFHZAxu9JT8.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you can browse only Mercari Shops listings\u2014efficiently finding trustworthy and reliable products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Mercari Shops combines the peace of mind of official stores, a diverse and unique product lineup, a focus on new items and quality, and continuous marketplace growth. For Neokyo users, it is an ideal destination for safe, enjoyable, and rewarding shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/mercari-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search at Mercari Shops<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that products listed on Neokyo\u2019s official partner, Mercari, include both items from individual sellers and from official stores? These official stores are called Mercari Shops. 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