How to Search for Items

How To Search For Items With J-Subculture

Shopping from Japan has never been easier. Follow these simple steps to find the item you want, even if you don’t speak Japanese.

Step 1: Choose a Marketplace

Select your preferred Japanese marketplace, such as Mercari, JDirectItems Auction, Rakuma, JDirectItems Fleamarket, ZOZO, Rakuten, or Surugaya.

Can't find the site you're looking for? Just send us the product link via Easy Order.

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Step 2: Use the AI Keyword Helper

Enter your search terms in any language. Our AI will generate optimized Japanese keywords to help you find the right items.

①: Click on the AI Keyword Helper button to generate Japanese keywords based on your language.

②: Enter a word or phrase in your native language, then select the suggested Japanese keywords.

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Step 3: Apply Filters

Narrow down results by price range, item condition, seller type, shipping options, Buy-It-Now availability, and more.

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Step 4: Check Item Details

Review the item description, images, size, condition, shipping method, and whether it’s an auction or fixed price listing.

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Step 5: Check Total Cost Before Ordering

Before placing an order, you can view the total cost—including item price, domestic shipping, service fee, and estimated international shipping.

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Not Sure What to Search in Japanese?

J-Subculture Is Here to Help!

Searching in Japanese gives you the best results - but don't worry if you're not fluent! Use our AI Keyword Helper or contact our friendly staff, and we'll help you find the right words to discover the products you're looking for.

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Still Can't Find What You’re Looking For?

Try Our Free Search Service

If you're having trouble finding a specific item, don't worry—we offer a personalized Search Service! Just send us a detailed description of the item you're looking for, and our bilingual staff will help you search our partner marketplaces.

This service is currently in beta, so it's completely free to use. Response times may vary depending on item complexity.

Please note: While we'll do our best, we cannot guarantee that the item will be found 100% of the time.