Find Japanese books, rare CDs, and retro games galore on Rakuten Japan! From used bargains to limited-edition collectibles, discover top Rakuten bookstores like Tsutaya Books and Value Books. We’ll highlight must-buy items and share online shopping tips, so you can easily find your next Japanese treasure.
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Best Rakuten Bookstores to Shop
TSUTAYA BOOKS
A renowned chain of book cafes in Japan with a focus on art and culture. They offer curated stationery and unique gifts, ranging from ¥2,000 to ¥8,000.
💡Perfumes and products in compressed gas packaging are prohibited items.
Sakaemark POSTER LIGHT
A social media buzz combining posters and lighting. Easily affixed to walls, it creates a unique ambiance.
JP Price：From GBP 25.39（JPY4,950）
bookfan
Bookfan offers a wide selection of books and magazines. Store 2 offers free shipping on orders over ¥1,000, while Store 1 has a 5x points reward system!
Monthly children’s magazines
Feature popular characters like Chiikawa and Disney, with new gifts and games each month at affordable prices.
JP Price：From GBP2.3（JPY459）
BOOK-OFF
A treasure trove for budget-conscious fans of used books, CDs, DVDs, and games. Discover a wide selection of popular items, including gems like Namie Amuro’s Final Tour DVD, at significantly lower prices than new copies!
Used CDs and DVDs：From GBP0.53（JPY99）
Used Games：From GBP1.59（JPY297）
Used Mangas：GBP0.53（JPY110）
Value Books
Another excellent option for used books, which is a great resource for those seeking hard-to-find books and unique additions to their collections.. While prices might be higher, the increased rarity and collectible value justify the cost.
Used items：From GBP1.24（JPY241）
Rakuten Books
The official online bookstore of Rakuten which offers the convenience of free shipping and a curated selection of exclusive items. Discover limited-edition CDs, Blu-rays, photobooks, and Mooks (magazine-like books featuring special gifts)!
MOOK：From GBP0.71（JPY132）
Rakuten Limited Edition：From GBP2.66（JPY510）
💡 Note: Product prices, quantities etc. may change due to sales. All subject to change. We do not own any of the pictures above nor affiliated with the brands mentioned. All credits are due to all of the brands featured in the article unless otherwise specified.
Rakuten Bookstores Shopping Tutorial
Step 1
Go to Buy&Ship website to log in or register as a member.
Step 2
Fill in your first and last name, email address and set your account password. Click “Sign Up” once details are completed.
Step 3
Browse on Rakuten Japan to pick your favourite item, you can add item into your cart or checkout immediately.
Step 4
Go to your shopping cart, select “茨城県 (Ibaraki Prefecture)” as the shipping location from the upper right corner.
Check and make sure correct items are added into cart, and proceed.
Step 5
Sign into your Rakuten account. If you’re not a Rakuten member, you can register as a member below by filling in the form.
Learn more: Step-by-Step Guide on Rakuten and How to Register As Member
Step 6
Fill in delivery address. Go to the “Overseas Warehouse Address” on your Buy&Ship member centre and select “Japan” to view the information of Buy&Ship’s Japan warehouse.
In the name session, please enter your name and Buy&Ship membership number (e.g. MYXXXXXX). For the “フリガナ“, you need to convert your name into Japanese Katakana (click here to convert). Once it’s converted, copy and paste it onto the name bar.
Step 7
You can choose whether to register as a member on Rakuten. If you don’t want to register, you can click the second box “楽天会員に登録しない”.
It’s highly recommended to register as a member if you shop often on Rakuten as you can save payment and shipping details on your account for faster checkout next time, and earn points!
Set your password if you proceed with registration.
Step 8
Proceed onto payment page, fill in your credit card information to settle the payment, and then click “次へ”.
Step 9
Confirm your order information, and then click “OK” (the red box shown). You’ll receive email confirmation once order is submitted.
Step 10
Once you’ve received a shipping notification email from Rakuten, go to your member centre and declare the shipment on Buy&Ship to receive your package as soon as possible!
💡 Members can purchase Buy&Ship Plus during the parcel declaration process. The fee will be 3% of the declared value of your parcel, which will be collected together with the delivery fee .