# \#japan **URL:** https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/japan/2204.md [Latest](https://www.elitefourum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.elitefourum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.elitefourum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Pokémon 30th Anniversary, Begins (Official Logo)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-30th-anniversary-begins-official-logo/59926)
**Author:** [@koala](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/koala)\ **Replies:** 360\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-30th-anniversary-begins-official-logo/59926 "2026-10-31T13:06:24Z")
Pokémon Japan announced the official logo for its 30th anniversary and an animated short Pokémon Day is on February 27 --- ## [Pokémon Center Japan News Thread](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-news-thread/57162)
**Author:** [@koala](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/koala)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-news-thread/57162 "2026-10-27T08:12:55Z")
Feel free to post links or articles of PCJ-related news or merchandise announcements! --- ## [Help - TopSun/Carddass bulk poor condition - Wanted](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/help-topsun-carddass-bulk-poor-condition-wanted/64257)
**Author:** [@OtakuJakeSan](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/OtakuJakeSan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/help-topsun-carddass-bulk-poor-condition-wanted/64257 "2026-09-08T14:31:44Z")
Haven’t collected since I was a kid. But my nephew is 7 now and wanting to collect modern cards, so I’m going to have a go at collecting the older sets. Both TopSun and Carddass. While I attempt a set at “average” gra… --- ## [What's the Best Japan Proxy Buying Service?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/whats-the-best-japan-proxy-buying-service/56778)
**Author:** [@banks](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/banks)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/whats-the-best-japan-proxy-buying-service/56778 "2026-05-22T00:22:53Z")
I haven’t used a proxy to buy from Japan before but I am curious to start using one and would like to hear what y’all’s experience has been with the multitude of different proxy services available. Discussion Questions: … --- ## [Poké Lids - The manhole covers scattered around Japan](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/poke-lids-the-manhole-covers-scattered-around-japan/49073)
**Author:** [@WailordEnthusiast](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/WailordEnthusiast)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/poke-lids-the-manhole-covers-scattered-around-japan/49073 "2026-04-29T03:43:38Z")
Poké Lids / Pokéfuta (ポケふた) are artistically designed manhole covers with Pokémon-themed motifs that can be found all over Japan. The featured Pokémon and their surroundings tend to be related to the region were t… --- ## [Going to Japan for the first time. Where should I go for tcg?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/going-to-japan-for-the-first-time-where-should-i-go-for-tcg/50192)
**Author:** [@lazershark2012](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/lazershark2012)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/going-to-japan-for-the-first-time-where-should-i-go-for-tcg/50192 "2026-04-05T13:12:28Z")
What are affordable card shops I should visit? Will be at the Tokyo area. I will appreciate the information. Notice the topic was done 2017. They must have new shops now. If not I apologize for making this thread. --- ## [Japan Suggestions for Vacation](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677)
**Author:** [@gengarbrigade](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/gengarbrigade)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677 "2026-04-03T05:52:08Z")
My fiance and I will be traveling to Japan this month and as many videos and suggestions I have watched and read, I feel like I’m still missing opportunities on things to do. We do have some things already booked. I wa… --- ## [Pikachu Sweets Mega Dimension Donuts](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pikachu-sweets-mega-dimension-donuts/60645)
**Author:** [@Tybonel13](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Tybonel13)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pikachu-sweets-mega-dimension-donuts/60645 "2026-02-13T21:27:26Z")
Hello everyone! I have had a terrible idea overcome me and I’m looking for anyone in Japan or traveling to Japan who might be able to help me make it a reality. I recently found out about these ZA Mega Dimension donuts f… --- ## [Japan Proxy Service for Many Small Items?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-proxy-service-for-many-small-items/57913)
**Author:** [@Tybonel13](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Tybonel13)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-proxy-service-for-many-small-items/57913 "2025-08-15T17:08:29Z")
Hello everyone! I’m in the US but I have recently fallen down the rabbit hole of Japanese Pokemon arcade games, and now I want to get a ton of the different tokens featuring my favorite whale. From what I’ve seen Mercar… --- ## [ST Mark for Dating Japanese Pokémon Toys (and other brands)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/st-mark-for-dating-japanese-pokemon-toys-and-other-brands/56065)
**Author:** [@rainbow](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rainbow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/st-mark-for-dating-japanese-pokemon-toys-and-other-brands/56065 "2025-05-16T08:51:35Z")
Before we dive in, let’s be clear: when I talk about ‘dating’ products, I’m not suggesting you try to woo a Pikachu. Instead, we’re trying to gain insight on when these items were made. For anyone who collects toys from… --- ## [Pokémon Center Japan Online Term Changes & Membership (February 28, 2025)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009)
**Author:** [@koala](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/koala)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 9:39am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-center-japan-online-term-changes-membership-february-28-2025/53009 "2025-05-01T09:39:40Z")
Pokémon Center Online - New Terms Pokémon Center Online - new terms Article 15 Members Those who wish to register as a member shall apply for membership registration from the membership registration page of this … --- ## [Tokyo Pokemon Center Pre Orders](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/tokyo-pokemon-center-pre-orders/54569)
**Author:** [@casperrawshark](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/casperrawshark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/tokyo-pokemon-center-pre-orders/54569 "2025-03-07T14:19:30Z")
Hi all. Apologies if this has been discussed already - I can’t find any recent threads so thought it would be OK to start a new one. I may end up in Japan when Heat Wave Arena releases - I recall last time that I was th… --- ## [Policy on selling cards to Japanese Card shops](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/policy-on-selling-cards-to-japanese-card-shops/39741)
**Author:** [@pikachooo](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pikachooo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/policy-on-selling-cards-to-japanese-card-shops/39741 "2025-02-28T13:23:55Z")
a little backstory, around 8 years ago I went to japan and sold/traded a bunch of (plasma) ETBs to a japanese card shop (with the help of a local) just curious if anyone has any insight of how things work in japan nowad… --- ## [What are some fun Pokemon things to do while in Japan?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-are-some-fun-pokemon-things-to-do-while-in-japan/53002)
**Author:** [@dblast](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/dblast)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-are-some-fun-pokemon-things-to-do-while-in-japan/53002 "2025-02-11T12:39:49Z")
Perhaps someone who visited Japan before can comment on some cool/fun Pokemon things to do while in Japan. I’ve read through some previous threads about how the card shops can be pretty fun, but not to spend the whole ti… --- ## [Pokemon centre release schedule](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-centre-release-schedule/52839)
**Author:** [@Drew12](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Drew12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 6:57pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-centre-release-schedule/52839 "2025-02-03T18:57:16Z")
Hello! Now that the prototype thread has calmed down a bit I’m hoping to get some eyes on this question, and an answer if possible. I know that the TCG release schedule is pretty consistent and predictable, and to some… --- ## [Visiting Japan in 1 month, any must-visit shops?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/visiting-japan-in-1-month-any-must-visit-shops/51630)
**Author:** [@nic](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/nic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 11:38am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/visiting-japan-in-1-month-any-must-visit-shops/51630 "2024-12-11T11:38:41Z")
as title states, im gonna be going to Japan in early January and I want to know if anyone has any specific shops they had especially good experiences in. ill be in Tokyo and Osaka for ~5 days each. would also love any o… --- ## [Advice regarding a middleman platform for cards](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/advice-regarding-a-middleman-platform-for-cards/51569)
**Author:** [@weirdok](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/weirdok)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 4:18am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/advice-regarding-a-middleman-platform-for-cards/51569 "2024-12-06T04:18:19Z")
Hi everyone, I love collecting Japanese Pokémon cards, but I’ve had some bad experiences with Mercari sellers—scams, misleading listings, and other frustrations. I’ve been using Buyee for a while, but they offer little … --- ## [Oops, I did it again](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/oops-i-did-it-again/49268)
**Author:** [@genchiro](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/genchiro)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/oops-i-did-it-again/49268 "2024-09-03T21:06:13Z")
Oops, I did it again I played with the cards, got lost in Japan Well, I am back on another trip to Japan. Since this will be the last trip in the foreseeable future I wanted to make the best out of it and enjoy it wit… --- ## [How to reach the Japan post?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-to-reach-the-japan-post/47555)
**Author:** [@genchiro](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/genchiro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-to-reach-the-japan-post/47555 "2024-04-04T15:37:40Z")
Hey Guys I’m encountering an issue with returning a package to Tenso. It’s been held up in customs since March 25th, which is rather unusual. I’ve been attempting to contact the Japanese post office at the provided numb… --- ## [Other options for buying from Japan?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/other-options-for-buying-from-japan/47064)
**Author:** [@grumblegamer18](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/grumblegamer18)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/other-options-for-buying-from-japan/47064 "2024-03-13T17:24:56Z")
So I’ve been buying cards and other Pokémon items from Japan for around 3/4 years now, and using the same buyer. They’re really nice, however their prices are… less than desirable. They charge 60% for items over 2000 ye… --- ## [Pokemon Centers in Japan Now Selling English Pokemon TCG Products!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-centers-in-japan-now-selling-english-pokemon-tcg-products/46619)
**Author:** [@genchiro](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/genchiro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-centers-in-japan-now-selling-english-pokemon-tcg-products/46619 "2024-02-22T18:17:33Z")
Really surprised to see this being the case. What do you think the reasons are? Here is the full Pokebeach article. https://www.pokebeach.com/2024/02/pokemon-centers-in-japan-now-selling-english-pokemon-tcg-products… --- ## [Poke Park Kanto announced for Yomiura Land!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/poke-park-kanto-announced-for-yomiura-land/45268)
**Author:** [@milhouse](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/milhouse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/poke-park-kanto-announced-for-yomiura-land/45268 "2023-12-13T04:35:43Z")
--- ## [Japan sellers with the same photos of cards](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-sellers-with-the-same-photos-of-cards/45037)
**Author:** [@monogenom](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/monogenom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-sellers-with-the-same-photos-of-cards/45037 "2023-11-28T20:27:06Z")
What’s the deal with multiple Japanese sellers having the same slab and pictures up on EBay? There are slabs I wanna buy but am deterred because there are like 3 listings up with the same cert. --- ## [\[End of the journey. Final Update\] Pictures of interesting cards I found in Japan](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/end-of-the-journey-final-update-pictures-of-interesting-cards-i-found-in-japan/40622)
**Author:** [@genchiro](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/genchiro)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/end-of-the-journey-final-update-pictures-of-interesting-cards-i-found-in-japan/40622 "2023-11-22T14:19:27Z")
Hey Guys, This is going to be a bit of an unorganized but hopefully interesting Thread. I am currently traveling across Japan and visiting as many cars shops as I can. When I’m there I take some pictures as memento and … --- ## [Someone offers to buy cards in Japan when on holiday. What to ask?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/someone-offers-to-buy-cards-in-japan-when-on-holiday-what-to-ask/44316)
**Author:** [@shinyumbreon](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/shinyumbreon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/someone-offers-to-buy-cards-in-japan-when-on-holiday-what-to-ask/44316 "2023-10-25T15:37:27Z")
So, as the title already says :slight\_smile: Someone from a Pokemon fb group is going to Japan, and he offers to buy cards for people (not whole boxes and tins etc) but just singles. I have a brainfart right now; so i n… --- ## [Japanese Police Arrest Suspect for Selling Counterfeit Pokemon Cards Online](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japanese-police-arrest-suspect-for-selling-counterfeit-pokemon-cards-online/44037)
**Author:** [@mika](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/mika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japanese-police-arrest-suspect-for-selling-counterfeit-pokemon-cards-online/44037 "2023-10-06T19:54:59Z")
Yesterday police in Annaka City, Japan arrested a 21 year old suspect for selling fake Pokemon cards on an auction website. According to the police, the suspect, Reo Otake, sold four counterfeit Pokemon cards to two cu… --- ## [Pokémon themed Japanese drama airing in Japan](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-themed-japanese-drama-airing-in-japan/43417)
**Author:** [@Charizard1020](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Charizard1020)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-themed-japanese-drama-airing-in-japan/43417 "2023-08-30T19:52:32Z")
Japan is getting a live-action drama series based on Pokémon | VGC. --- ## [What's up with those fake English cards on Mercari an yahoo Japan](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/whats-up-with-those-fake-english-cards-on-mercari-an-yahoo-japan/42986)
**Author:** [@genchiro](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/genchiro)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/whats-up-with-those-fake-english-cards-on-mercari-an-yahoo-japan/42986 "2023-08-09T15:48:09Z")
How come there are so many fake English cards from reputable on Mercari and yahoo.jp? Almost all of the are from the WOTC era, look very genuine and the sellers usually have 99%-100% positive feedback with a couple of h… --- ## [Competition full art ex / ex sar promo](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/competition-full-art-ex-ex-sar-promo/42503)
**Author:** [@sherotcg](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/sherotcg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 7:42am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/competition-full-art-ex-ex-sar-promo/42503 "2023-07-17T07:42:28Z")
Hey guys, in the last 4 years pokemon has run a competition whereby one pokemon gets a full art and hyper rare for winning local competitions. They are usually limited. Previous choices were zekrom, mewtwo, charizard and… --- ## [PSA Starts Local Grading In Japan](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-starts-local-grading-in-japan/42360)
**Author:** [@rabby250](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rabby250)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-starts-local-grading-in-japan/42360 "2023-07-07T18:25:30Z")
This is kind of a FYI post since it will only affect people in Japan. Starting from this month, PSA’s branch in Japan will start grading locally in Japan instead of sending all the cards to the States to have them grad… [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/japan/2204.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=japan)