where to buy jpop?

[(TOUCH)]

hello, first off, I'm new to the forum. I don't know if there's a thread like this sorry ^^

Also, I'm not new to jpop just want other sites where I can buy from.

already know primary sites to buy from such as yesasia, cdjapan, amazon, towerrecords etc.

although I can ONLY use money orders or IPMO. I'm REALLY searching for OLIVIA albums as well. ^^

if you guys know any sites I'd really REALLY appreciate it. If you're very
-hush- -hush- about your sites you can always PM me.

Thanks guys^^

[Nana007]

I primarily use CDJapan so I really couldn't help you. Tofu records sells some J-Pop, but only those artists that are signed to their labels.

[Precious4e]

There's also HMV Japan and JPop House (limited in selection).

I usually use either CDJapan or YesAsia though.
I know of many other places to buy CDs.. but mostly JRock not pop.

[(TOUCH)]

did I mention I also listen to Jrock :D lol.

[Precious4e]

ooh ok if that is the case.....
CDs & DVDs:

Thirdstage is my recommended place to order from: They accept 2 forms of payment. International Postal Money Order(IMPO), which you buy at the post office, or cash in Yen. The shop is located in Meguro, Japan, so the shipping&handling isn't cheap. But they have an online order form so you don't have to e-mail them to order. ^^ They normally also include flyers with your orders. Their privileges tend to be comment cds, autographs (sometimes they're just printed though), comment papers, and posters.
http://www.mandrakeroot.co.jp/english/


Brand-X is where many foreigners like to order from. It's a Japanese indies shop located in Ikebukuro, Japan. Shipping& handing is similiar to Thirdstage and they only accept International Postal Money Order(IMPO), or cash in Yen. To order from them, you must e-mail the webmaster (in gramatically correct English), webmaster@brand-x-net.com, and have them check the stock. Then you will recieve an e-mail with the total cost and where to send payment to. They have a pretty good privileges (like posters, postcards, etc), but sometimes the privileges are "instore-events," so it's not very good if you don't live in Japan.
http://www.brand-x-net.com/

Guruguru also sends overseas. They state they accept cash in Yen, but you could probably e-mail them and ask if they accept IPMO. They're a shop located in Sapporo, Japan. There are privileges for a small selection of cds.
http://www.guruguru.co.jp

HMV Japan also carries some indies cds. Shipping rates are outrageously expensive. (Okay, it's not that expensive, but it's quite a bit.) But unlike all the indies shops, they accept credit card orders.
http://www.hmv.co.jp

Cdjapan would be your best choice for major cds. Shipping&handling is expensive, but not as expensive as indies shops. They accept credit cards, IMPO, and cash(USD or Yen). If there is a privilege and you ordered in time to get first press, you will get your privilege.
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp

Amazon.co.jp carries quite a large selection of indies cds. Shipping from Japan is expensive as usual. (Not everything is in English though, but it is good enough to get by.) ) They accept credit cards.
http://www.amazon.co.jp

Yesasia carries some visual indies cds. They normally go out of stock really fast, since people seem to like ordering from them. They're known for jacking privileges or charging extra for them.
http://www.yesasia.com

J-XYZ carries some magazines, cds, and band goods. There are good reviews and bad reviews about them.
http://www.j-xyz.com

*Taken from another forum. Actually I think it could have come from JRock Saga.

[miki78]

Anime castle ^_^

http://www.animecastle.com/

[Precious4e]

^ *scratches head* Wow Anime Castle is cheap. Is it original Japanese versions? Have you gotten anything from there?

[miki78]

No not yet Hmmm not sure what you mean by original Japanese versions ?

I havn't posted anything illigal have i *panics*

[(TOUCH)]

it's cheap because some are bootleg.

some cds says its published by Miya Records which is a bootleg company.

now THAT isn't recommended but thanks^^ I can use that for other things^^

[Precious4e]

EDIT: figured as much :(

Back to saving money for original versions.

[miki78]

:( did i post something bad i didn't realize whats a bootleg anyway should i delete the link *panics some more*

[Precious4e]

^ LoL no need to panic. That's a good place to buy stuff for cheap. Like posters or whatever so thanks for the link. Just personally I like collecting the original Japanese versions of JRock CDs so I probably won't use that place to buy CDs. Others might not care.

It's ok (for me at least) :cool:

[Nana007]

anime castle tends to sell bootlegs.

[miki78]

Ow i thought it was illigal or somthin ^_^;; thanks for telling ^_^

[Precious4e]

Well... technically bootlegging is illegal......but so is online downloading lol. I'm not one to bust a bubble.