JAPAN BUYING GUIDE

How to Buy from Rakuma Japan

Rakuma is a fixed-price resale marketplace.

Overview

Rakuma is a fixed-price resale marketplace.

For overseas buyers, the main challenge is deciding whether the seller's photos and description provide enough evidence to justify the purchase.

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JPS guide — How to Buy from Rakuma Japan.

1. Confirm the exact listing

Check:

Do not assume another similar Rakuma listing is equivalent.

  • seller
  • item
  • variation
  • quantity
  • price
  • condition
  • photos
  • Japan domestic shipping

2. Read condition carefully

For used goods, check:

Seller-authored condition language is evidence, not a guarantee.

  • scratches
  • stains
  • fading
  • repairs
  • missing accessories
  • box condition

3. Check measurements for fashion

For clothing and streetwear, use actual measurements when available.

Useful terms include:

Do not rely only on the tagged size.

  • 着丈 — length
  • 身幅 — body width
  • 肩幅 — shoulder width
  • 袖丈 — sleeve length

4. Confirm model/version for collectibles and electronics

Check:

  • product code
  • model number
  • release
  • color
  • edition
  • included accessories

5. Japan-side delivery

After purchase, the seller ships the item to the JPS warehouse.

JPS free storage:

60 days

6. Warehouse options

  • basic receiving check included
  • item photos ¥500/item
  • free consolidation
  • packing from ¥500

7. International shipping

JPS charges:

Actual carrier rate — no JPS markup

Final cost depends on the actual packed parcel.

What to read before paying for international delivery

For a Rakuma purchase, confirm the seller's domestic shipping terms first. Use the fee guide to budget warehouse services and the consolidation guide to plan eligible arrivals before comparing international shipping methods.