Guides
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.
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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