{"id":524,"date":"2019-10-25T03:22:31","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T03:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/?p=524"},"modified":"2024-09-03T04:51:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T04:51:16","slug":"guide-k-pop-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/guide-k-pop-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to purchase K-Pop goods from Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The K-pop phenomenon has conquered the world, and many Korean groups are active in Japan! In fact, Japan is a paradise for K-pop fans wishing to expand their collections and discover goodies exclusive to the Japanese market!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purchase K-pop merch from Japanese online stores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some tips to help you find the best deals and most exciting K-pop merchandise Japan has to offer.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official shops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>K-pop bands often have a Japanese fan club or an exclusive official shop. Just visit the group&#8217;s official website or that of their label for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/k-pop-bts-shop-japan-min.png\" alt=\"k pop bts shop japan \" class=\"wp-image-1913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/k-pop-bts-shop-japan-min.png 1024w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/k-pop-bts-shop-japan-min-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/k-pop-bts-shop-japan-min-768x302.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specialized\nshops<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although J-Music is still dominant in Japan, in recent years, many 100% K-pop shops have opened. Be careful, in addition to official products you may also find non-licensed products in these shops.  <br><br>&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hanshopjapan.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanshopjapan<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kan-d.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kan-D<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kstargate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K stargate<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/item.rakuten.co.jp\/noraneko0707\/c\/0000000447\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Noraneko<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"637\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/k-pop-shop-shin-okubo-internationaly-min.jpg\" alt=\"k-pop shop shin okubo internationaly \" class=\"wp-image-1915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/k-pop-shop-shin-okubo-internationaly-min.jpg 637w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/k-pop-shop-shin-okubo-internationaly-min-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tokyo, you&#8217;ll find paradise in the Shin-Okubo district, where many shops offer K-pop items. For those who can&#8217;t make it to Japan, we suggest you take a look at the following specialized online shops: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New\nCDs &amp; DVDs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for Japanese CDs and DVDs, here are the main specialized sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmv.co.jp\/music\/genre_%E9%9F%93%E5%9B%BD%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A2_1_110_111\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HMV<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tower.jp\/genre\/World-Reggae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tower Records<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tsutaya.tsite.jp\/search?dm=0&amp;ds=0&amp;st=0&amp;ic=2&amp;gl=EXT00000002R&amp;gm=EXT0000000I2&amp;sc_int=tsutaya_breadcrumb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tsutaya<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/fr\/search-results?keyword=%E9%9F%93%E6%B5%81&amp;provider=amazonJapan&amp;spid=\">Amazon<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"758\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/K-pop-Seventeen-international-shipping-min.png\" alt=\"K pop Seventeen international shipping\" class=\"wp-image-1916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/K-pop-Seventeen-international-shipping-min.png 758w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/K-pop-Seventeen-international-shipping-min-300x254.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#f6f6f6\"><strong>Tip: These shops often offer exclusive pre-order bonuses. For each item you pre-order, you will potentially receive a different bonus.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pop-up\nstores<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan\nis a country where pop-up shops and ephemeral boutiques open\nfrequently. And the K-pop phenomenon is no exception!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure you don&#8217;t miss information on store openings, don&#8217;t hesitate to follow your favorite artists&#8217; Japanese Twitter accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pop-up-store-exo-japan-purchase-min-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pop up store exo japan purchase\" class=\"wp-image-1917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pop-up-store-exo-japan-purchase-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pop-up-store-exo-japan-purchase-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pop-up-store-exo-japan-purchase-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pop-up-store-exo-japan-purchase-min-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pop-up-store-exo-japan-purchase-min-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pop-up-store-exo-japan-purchase-min-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Second-hand product sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete your collection, there are nothing better than private sale sites! PCs, Uchiwa, lightsticks, clothes, books, CDs, tour goodies&#8230; you can find almost anything you are looking for on Mercari, Rakuma, Surugaya or Yahoo! Japan Auctions.<br><br>Fans of Korean bands that have released memorabilia exclusive to Japan will easily find these goodies and CDs on private sale sites.<br><br>However, these sites connect individuals to each other and do not deliver abroad. To buy from them, you will need to use a service such as Neokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auctions-for-k-pop-items-min.png\" alt=\"Auctions for k pop items\" class=\"wp-image-1918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auctions-for-k-pop-items-min.png 600w, https:\/\/neokyo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auctions-for-k-pop-items-min-300x253.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-very-light-gray-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/neokyo.com\/en\/how-to-buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> See our purchase tutorials <\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The K-pop phenomenon has conquered the world, and many Korean groups are active in Japan! 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