Jirai Kei and Ryousangata Brands (2026): Who Makes What and Real Mercari Prices
Jirai kei and ryousangata brands explained: Ank Rouge, LIZ LISA, Evelyn, ROJITA, MA*RS and more, the style differences, and real Mercari prices in Japan.
Japanese Workwear Brands (2026): Uniforms, Heritage Jackets and Jika-Tabi
Japanese workwear brands: job-site uniform makers like Toraichi and BURTLE (¥3,000–15,000), heritage labels like Kapital, and jika-tabi, with live prices.
Japanese Yarn Brands (2026): Who Makes What, Plus Needles, Hooks and Prices
Japanese yarn brands: export names like Noro and ITO, and domestic houses such as Hamanaka, Daruma and Puppy. We cover Clover and Tulip tools and prices.
Japanese Audio Brands (2026): Hi-Fi, Headphone and Turntable Makers by Tier
Japanese audio brands in four tiers, from Sony, Technics and Yamaha to Accuphase and Luxman, with live prices like the Technics SL-1200MK7 at ¥124,885.
Japanese Denim Brands (2026): The Osaka Five, Kojima and Okayama Makers
Japanese denim brands explained: the Osaka Five reproduction labels, the Kojima and Okayama makers, the mills behind them, fits, sizing and live prices.
Japanese Tea Brands (2026): Matcha, Sencha and Hojicha Makers by Region
Japanese tea brands in four groups: Kyoto and Uji matcha houses like Ippodo, national companies like Ito En, regional sencha growers and teaware makers.
Buy Tamagotchi From Japan, Plus Game Boy, Switch 2 Games and Board Games (2026)
Buy Tamagotchi from Japan, retro Game Boys, Switch 2 games and Japanese board games: region locks explained, live yen prices and proxy shipping costs.
Japanese Knife Brands (2026): Makers by Region, Steels and Live Prices in Japan
Japanese knife brands by forge region, from Seki factory names and Sakai single-bevel houses to Echizen smiths, with steels, knife types and live prices.
Japanese Camera Brands (2026): Every Camera and Lens Maker, Current and Bygone
Japanese camera brands in one list: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, OM System, Ricoh, Pentax and Sigma today, plus lens makers and bygone names.
The Most Expensive Manga (2026): Rare First Editions and Obi Bands
The most expensive manga are first printings of volume 1 with the obi band on: Dragon Ball (1985), One Piece (1997), AKIRA (1984), Slam Dunk and JoJo.