How can you get Japanese trading cards shipped to the U.S.?

Pokémon Center Online will not ship to you

Its delivery guide says it does not accept overseas deliveries and that orders can only go to addresses in Japan. A Japan-only item listed there cannot be sent straight to a U.S. address.

Mercari Japan works the same way: sellers ship to addresses in Japan, so buying on Mercari from the U.S. goes through Mercari's Global App or an official cross-border partner such as Buyee, and the listing itself uses Japanese condition terms. Yahoo! Auctions asks every bidder for a Yahoo! JAPAN ID and the ability to read and write Japanese, so overseas buyers usually bid through a proxy.

How two worldwide shippers handle orders

Store conditions in this section are as of November 2, 2026.

Meccha Japan ships worldwide and charges preorders at purchase. If an order mixes preorders with in-stock items, the whole order waits until every item is available, and the store suggests placing separate orders if you want the in-stock items sooner. Shipping is priced by the package's weight and size, orders leave within 3 to 7 business days, and any customs fees are paid by the recipient, not collected by Meccha Japan.

TCG Republic also ships worldwide and charges reserved (preorder) items when you order, shipping them as soon as its supplier delivers; if the supplier cancels the product, the payment is returned. Standard shipping by Japan Post air, with no insurance or tracking, is free. Priority shipping with insurance and tracking costs $10 on orders under $80 and is free from $80. Handling takes 5 to 15 business days, then 2 to 3 weeks for standard or 5 to 15 days for priority. Any duty charged is the buyer's responsibility.

Bandai exclusives are sold by region

Premium Bandai runs a U.S. store. The GUNDAM CARD GAME 1st Anniversary Set (PB03), for example, was sold through Premium Bandai in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand at an MSRP of $139.99, with a release date of July 27, 2026. Bandai says regions without Premium Bandai get limited quantities through stores and distributors.