Manga’s global popularity keeps rising, and Japan’s pre-owned treasure troves go far beyond books. BOOKOFF, Japan’s largest secondhand bookstore chain, is a gold mine for used manga, games, CDs, and rare finds. This guide shows how to shop BOOKOFF Online from outside Japan using ZenMarket, step by step, so you can score deals from anywhere.
What Is BOOKOFF Online?
What You Can Buy on BOOKOFF Online
More than 30 years of experience in the sector have allowed the company to diversify its offerings. Among tens of thousands of products, it is now possible to buy all sorts of products at BookOff Online:
There are also other online stores similar to BookOff where you can buy your Japanese cultural gooods.
Check out our buying guides for MelonBooks, Surugaya, or even Toranoana to increase your chances of finding the best deal for every product you're looking for!
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Does BOOKOFF Ship Internationally?
BookOff does not offer international shipping, which means that to have BookOff products delivered directly to your home, your best (and only) option is to use the services of a purchasing intermediary such as ZenMarket.
Finally, let us point out that with BookOff, delivery is free within Japan if your order total is over 1,500 yen (around $10-$11). If your order is less than that amount, you may have to pay for domestic delivery to ZenMarket's warehouse in Japan.
How to Buy from BOOKOFF Online Outside Japan with ZenMarket
Shopping from BookOff Online is easy - just follow these 4 simple steps.
1. Sign up on ZenMarket (it’s quick and free)
2. Find BOOKOFF under the “RECOMMENDED” section in the navigation bar
3. Find Products
Use the filters on the left to choose a category.
As the site is well-organized, articles and new features are easy to find. However, if you already know exactly what you are looking for, you can search for it directly in the search bar at the top.
Please note that searching in Japanese tends to give significantly better search results, so it might be worth translating your search terms ahead of time.
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4. Add your favorite Books to the cart
Once added to your ZenMarket shopping cart our staff will check the item details and make the item available for purchase on your ZenMarket account.
After you purchase the item, our purchasing team will work to buy the item and have it shipped to our warehouse in Osaka, Japan. From here you can have the item packed together with items you have ordered from other stores, as well as organize international shipping.
And that's all you need to know to start snagging bargains from BookOff Japan's online shop. For more information on the ZenMarket ordering process check out the link below!
Shop at BOOKOFF With ZenMarket