Identifying bootleg anime figures involves paying close attention to several key indicators that distinguish genuine pieces from fakes. Here are the common signs of a bootleg anime figure. 

Ichiba Kuji refers to a type of lottery or raffle system commonly found in Japan, particularly in the context of merchandise and collectibles related to popular anime, manga, video games, and other forms of entertainment. In an Ichiba Kuji, customers purchase tickets or lottery draws, often priced at a fixed amount, and these tickets correspond to a chance to win various items or prizes. The prizes are usually categorized into different tiers or levels, with some being more valuable or rare than others.

ZenMarket has millions of products available on-site through partnerships with Mercari, Rakuten, and Amazon Japan, but did you know you can purchase from stores that are not listed on the ZenMarket site? Read this guide to find out how!

Update: September 2023. Japan Post has announced the return of the EMS and AVIA, AVIA Small, and Surface Shipping options to certain countries.

Wondering how to buy things from Japan? Use ZenMarket! Read this simple blog to get started.

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Some of the most frequently asked questions are “Where is my parcel? My parcel’s tracking hasn’t been updated in days.”, “What does dispatch from outward office of exchange mean?”, “What does retention mean?” Every day we get lots of questions regarding the whereabouts of your parcels, so we are here today to guide you through the tracking system and put all your worries and doubts at ease.

Finding Japanese products online can be difficult if you can’t write in Japanese, but there are ways to find all those high-quality rare items you want from Japan without knowing the language. Here are some of the tools that can make your Japanese online shopping life a lot easier.