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Michi Guides · Picking Shoppers, Pricing, Japan-Only Items
From picking the right proxy shopper to calculating total cost, Michi’s guide library helps you shop Japan safely and smartly.
Sourcing from Japan to Resell on Vinted UK | The Complete Guide
Want to source items from Japan and resell them on Vinted UK? Learn which categories sell well, how to work with a local Japan shopper, how to calculate your real costs and duty, and practical tips for photos, listings and pricing.
Read article →The Complete Guide to Buying on Mercari Japan | Second-Hand & Limited Items, Without Getting Burned
Want to buy anime goods, Pokémon cards, figures, pre-owned luxury or out-of-print items on Mercari Japan? Learn how to read item condition, seller ratings, negotiation and common risks — plus how overseas buyers can get help from a local Japan shopper.
Read article →How to Spot Fake Luxury in Japan · Authenticating Hermès, LV & Chanel
The biggest proxy-shopping risk is a fake. Learn how to authenticate Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Chanel by receipt, stamp, hardware, stitching and leather — plus an anti-scam checklist for proxy orders.
Read article →Proxy Shopping Safely: A Self-Protection Guide for Japan-Based Shoppers
Buyer went silent after you paid? Sent a fake payment screenshot? Here’s how proxy shoppers in Japan protect themselves — deposit rules, proof of shipment, personal safety, tax filing, and avoiding money-mule scams disguised as easy side income.
Read article →Living in Japan? How to Become a Michi Proxy Shopper — Free
Looking for flexible side income while based in Japan? Registering as a Michi proxy shopper is completely free — no documents, a one-time SMS code to your Japanese mobile to verify, and review in as little as 3 business days.
Read article →Got Scammed by a Japan Proxy Shopper? 4-Step Recovery Guide
Paid but no goods? Got a fake? Ghosted? This 4-step guide walks you through evidence preservation, PayPal/card chargebacks, police reporting and submitting the case to Michi for blacklist.
Read article →SNKRS Japan + atmos + BILLY's Raffle Guide · How to Proxy Japan Sneakers
Japan sneaker raffles work differently from HK/TW/MY — SNKRS Japan, atmos, BILLY's and KICKS LAB. each run exclusive draws. This guide explains how to enter and how to use a proxy safely.
Read article →Osaka Shopping Trip 3D2N 2026 · Shinsaibashi, Umeda, Namba
Osaka shopping is denser and slightly cheaper than Tokyo. This 3D2N itinerary covers Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori, Umeda/Hankyu and Namba/Rinku Outlet — with tax-free tips and proxy strategy.
Read article →Don Quijote (Donki) Complete Shopping Guide · What to Buy and Tax-Free Tips
Don Quijote (Donki) is Japan's biggest discount chain — 600+ stores, 24-hour, jumbo packs. This guide covers must-buys across 7 categories, tax-free rules and a proxy-shopping strategy.
Read article →Uniqlo and GU Japan-Exclusive Guide · How to Buy What You Can't Get Overseas
Japan Uniqlo and GU stock many lines that never reach Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore or Malaysia — +J, Uniqlo U, UT collabs and GU's J-fashion designer line. This guide covers what to buy, tax-free rules and how to proxy.
Read article →How to Pick a Japan Proxy Shopper · 5-Point Anti-Scam Checklist
Picking the wrong proxy shopper can cost thousands. This 5-point checklist covers identity verification, payment methods, review authenticity and communication — so you avoid getting scammed on Japan proxy shopping.
Read article →Japan Proxy Shopping Cost Breakdown · With 3 Real Examples
What do you actually pay for Japan proxy shopping? Item price, service fee, Japan domestic shipping, international freight and import duty — fully broken down with three worked examples.
Read article →Proxy Shopping vs Forwarding vs Direct Ship — Which Is Best for Japan?
Three ways to buy from Japan: hire a proxy shopper, use a forwarding warehouse, or order direct. Compare cost, time, product coverage and risk.
Read article →Pokemon Center Japan Proxy Shopping Guide · Exclusives, Lotteries, Stores
How to proxy-shop the 14 Pokemon Center stores in Japan, city-exclusive Pikachu and lottery-only items. Covers Pokemon Center Online limits, store-only releases, Mega Tokyo exclusives and the proxy workflow.
Read article →Tokyo Shopping Guide 2026 · 13 Districts, Exclusives, Tax-Free Tips
Visiting Tokyo in 2026? District-by-district shopping guide from Shibuya / Harajuku / Ginza / Akihabara / Shinjuku to limited items, tax-free flow and what to buy where.
Read article →Japan Import Tax & Duty Guide · Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore
Shipping Japanese goods to HK / TW / MY / SG — what duty applies? De-minimis thresholds, common rates, real examples and how proxy shoppers help you stay compliant.
Read article →Tokyo Disney Resort & Disney Store Japan Proxy Shopping Guide
Want Tokyo Disney Resort exclusives — Duffy, LinaBell, popcorn buckets? Guide to Disney Store Japan vs TDR Park merchandise, proxy workflow and entry-fee sharing.
Read article →Ghibli Park Merchandise Proxy Shopping Guide · 5 Areas, Park-Only Items
Ghibli Park opened 2022 in Aichi with 5 areas and 200+ Park-exclusive items. Compares Ghibli Park, Ghibli Museum (Mitaka) and Donguri Republic; proxy workflow for each.
Read article →Don Quijote vs Matsumoto Kiyoshi vs Tomod's — Best Japan Drugstore for Tax-Free
Don Quijote, Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Tomod's, @cosme Store, KINOKUNIYA — which is cheapest, which stocks what? Category-by-category comparison of Japan's top drugstore chains for tax-free shopping.
Read article →Hermès Japan Tax-Free Shopping Guide · Ginza, Omotesando, Shinsaibashi + Allocation Reality
Hermès Birkin, Kelly, scarves and belts in Japan are 10–18% cheaper than Hong Kong after tax-free. Guide to Japan boutiques, allocation rules, walk-in odds and proxy workflow.
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