Second-Hand

What you'll learn in this guide How to create and use a Mercari Japan account as a foreigner Buying on Mercari Japan: search tips, condition ratings, and payment Selling on Mercari: photographing, pricing, and shipping as a foreigner Payment methods available to foreigners (including foreign cards) How to navigate the Japanese interface with minimal Japanese Best categories to find deals: furniture, electronics, clothing Quick Answer Mercari Japan is Japan’s dominant second-hand marketplace with 70M+ registered users. Foreigners can use it with a Japanese phone number, email, and payment method. The interface is in Japanese, but Chrome’s auto-translate makes it manageable. It’s the best place to buy affordable furniture and electronics when first arriving in Japan. ...

Japan’s second-hand market is enormous, affordable, and full of items in near-perfect condition — because Japanese people take exceptional care of their possessions. Foreigners who discover it early save thousands. Here’s where to shop and what to look for. Why Japan’s Second-Hand Market is Special Items are returned/donated in excellent condition (Japanese cultural standard) Previous owners often include original packaging, manuals, and accessories Competitive market keeps prices fair Massive supply — downsizing, moving, and decluttering are very common Online Platforms Mercari (メルカリ) ⭐ Best Overall Japan’s largest C2C resale app. ...