Buying guides — how to get Japan-only kawaii goods from overseas

Straight, honest how-tos for ordering Japan-exclusive Sanrio and Chiikawa merchandise from anywhere. Official routes and reputable proxy services only.

• How to buy from Chiikawa Market from overseas→Who runs Chiikawa Market, how its Global-e international shipping works, what it costs, and when you still need a proxy.
• How to buy Japan-exclusive Sanrio items from abroad→Sanrio's Japanese store ships within Japan only. The route that actually works from abroad, with real 2026 fees and a worked total.
• How to enter a Japanese Sanrio lottery from overseas→Which Japanese kuji lotteries overseas fans can enter, which are impossible, and what the aftermarket route costs instead.
• Japan proxy & forwarding services, explained→Proxy vs forwarding services compared, with each company's actual fees, EMS rates by weight, and the 2026 US, EU and UK customs rules.
• How to get Chiikawa movie merch outside Japan→Where Chiikawa movie merch appears, how its Japan-time pre-order deadlines convert to your zone, and what shipping a plush costs.

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