A photo recently posted on X in Japan has sparked widespread discussion. The poster said they had gone to a paper-recycling site to drop off cardboard when they unexpectedly found a large quantity of ...
BANDAI's super popular Gashapon brand's "Marker Accessories" (めじるしアクセサリー) series recently dropped its Halloween-limited edition, the "Sanrio Characters Halloween!" (サンリオキャラクターズ め ...
Lately, bonus items included with weekly magazines and other publications have been plagued by card flipping and reselling issues. For instance, the "Weekly Shonen Jump" Issue 33, released on July 13, ...
Japan's biggest doujinshi event, Comic Market (Comiket, C108), kicked off on August 15-16 at Tokyo Big Sight, and it didn't take long for some serious drama to unfold on day one. The "Pancake Octopus" ...
Japanese media outlet Fuji News Network recently reported the arrest of a 32-year-old woman suspected of repeatedly placing and then canceling massive orders on publisher Shueisha's official online st ...
The Pokémon Company, operators of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, has already begun implementing "My Number Card" real-name verification for some lottery sales events held in August. This move aims t ...
The issue of reselling has become rampant across various industries. Whenever there's a limited-edition or store-exclusive item, be it a freebie or a product, it often grabs attention, leading to high ...
Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #33, which dropped on July 13, came with a special Luffy limited edition card to celebrate "ONE PIECE"'s 29th anniversary. Naturally, scalpers targeted the issue, leading to a ...
The "Pokémon Trading Card Game" (TCG) has seen massive engagement with new booster pack releases and tournaments, but recent years have also brought skyrocketing card prices and rampant global scalpi ...
Rohto Pharmaceutical's "Rohto Z!" eye drop series recently launched a collaboration with "Dragon Quest" to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary. The "Rohto Z! Slime King Eye Drops" went on sale ...
"ONE PIECE BASE SHOP," the official new-concept flagship store that opened in Tokyo's Shinjuku late last year, has been a magnet for fans worldwide. Its exclusive merchandise and unique interior desig ...
The Pokémon Trading Card Game (PTCG) is absolutely blowing up, with players flocking to it across Japan, Europe, and the US. Whether it's new booster pack drops or major tournaments, the hype is real ...
Heads up, collectors! Japanese McDonald's just dropped the bombshell today (May 8th): the adorable Chiikawa IP is making a triumphant return to the Happy Meal lineup after a year! The announcement imm ...
As inflation bites, Japan has seen a surge in various "resale for profit" schemes. While reselling itself often sparks debate over hoarding, price gouging, and market disruption, the practice has now ...
This year's 23rd installment in the "Pretty Cure" series, "Detective Pretty Cure!," features the incredibly popular character "Ruruka Moriya / Cure Arcana Shadow." She's a Pretty Cure unlike any befor ...
A recent incident involving a "no resale" stamp on a Gunpla box in Japan has blown up on X (formerly Twitter). A user shared their excitement after finally snagging the coveted MG 1/100 Full Armor ZZ ...
In recent years, Japan has been battling the rampant problem of "scalpers" snatching up popular items and reselling them at exorbitant prices. A joint effort by both government and private sectors is ...
The world of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (PTCG) is booming, with more and more players joining the fray in Japan, the West, and everywhere in between. New card pack releases and tournaments consist ...
The phenomenon of reselling has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with limited-edition goods, movie special bonuses, and even food items becoming targets. Almost anything with market pote ...
"Scalping" is a pervasive issue across various industries. Any limited-edition or store-exclusive item, be it a freebie or a product, can instantly become a hot commodity. Professional queue-standers ...
