Mercari, the online resale marketplace that connects millions of people across the United States to shop and sell new and preloved items, has announced Mercari x Japan, a new product offering that will open up direct access to inventory from millions of sellers on its Japanese marketplace.
United States shoppers can now explore Mercari x Japan and browse an expansive selection of rare and hard-to-find items directly from Japan, including:
- Women’s and men’s fashion finds from brands like Bape, Beams, Comme des Garçons, Hysteric Glamour and Seiko.
- An expanded sneaker selection, featuring Adidas, Asics, Converse, Nike and more.
- Women’s handbags from some of the most sought-after labels.
- A variety of top toys from brands like Lego, Hello Kitty and Pokemon.
- Japanese collectibles, which have grown significantly in popularity within Mercari United States in recent years, including Manga Comics (up 45%), Bandai items (up 100%), Sanrio (up 160%), and Sonny Angel which has seen an exponential surge in popularity.
- Rare and nostalgic action figures from brands like Dragon Ball, Marvel, One Piece, Pokemon and more.
- Electronics such as gaming systems, video games, nostalgic toys, and accessories from brands like Nintendo, Sega and Sony.
Mercari was founded in Japan in 2013 with a vision to create a truly global marketplace and launched in the United States only a year later. Today, Mercari is the go-to resale marketplace for fashion, toys and collectibles, vintage items, home goods and more. United States buyers can shop with ease as they browse items, ask questions, and complete their purchases in English. Mercari has also simplified the shipping process, working with The BEENOS Group, an industry leader in international transactions. All items purchased from Japan will first be sent to The BEENOS Group where they are inspected, prepared for international shipment, and delivered straight to the buyer around two weeks from the seller’s shipping date.
“This launch is the first time we are connecting our United States and Japanese marketplaces, enabling United States shoppers to purchase items from millions of sellers in Japan,” said John Lagerling, Mercari United States chief executive officer. “When we thought about the future of resale, cross-border shopping was a natural next step in Mercari’s evolution as a truly seamless global marketplace. Interest in Japanese fashion, toys, and collectibles has been steadily increasing in recent years and the strength of the United States dollar makes it a great time for our customers to be able to buy directly from Japan.”
