Guides
Practical, no-fluff guides to buying from Japan's marketplaces — written from the buyer's side of the counter.
How to Buy from Mercari Japan (from Anywhere)
Mercari Japan doesn't ship internationally or accept foreign cards. Here's exactly how overseas buyers purchase from it with a proxy service — plus how to find items before they sell.
updated 2026-07-10
Buyee vs ZenMarket vs FromJapan: Which Proxy Should You Use?
An honest comparison of Japan's three biggest proxy services — fees, auction support, consolidation — and which one fits how you buy.
updated 2026-07-10
The English Guide to Yahoo! Furima (PayPay Flea Market)
Japan's third flea-market app region-blocks overseas users — which makes it the least picked-over marketplace in the country. How to browse, watch and buy from Yahoo! Furima in English.
updated 2026-07-10
Mercari Japan Saved-Search Notifications: What Exists and What Doesn't
Mercari Japan has no push or email alerts for saved searches. Here's every real option for getting notified of new listings — official, proxy, and third-party — with honest trade-offs.
updated 2026-07-10
How to Win Yahoo! Auctions Japan: A Sniper's Guide
¥1 starts, automatic extensions, proxy bidding across timezones — how Yahoo! Auctions Japan actually works and how overseas buyers win it.
updated 2026-07-10
Cut the Junk: Filtering Japanese Marketplace Searches Like a Pro
Searching トイカメラ and drowning in new made-in-China stock? How to combine condition filters, seller filters, excludes and price floors to see only the vintage, used, or for-parts listings you actually want.
updated 2026-07-22