About Japan Treasure Scout
A personal sourcing service, rooted in Japan
Japan Treasure Scout is an independent sourcing and personal shopping service based in Nagoya, Japan. We help overseas customers find, purchase, and receive rare Japanese books, crafts, tea utensils, vintage goods, and collectibles that are difficult or impossible to obtain from abroad.
Every request is handled personally — from the first search to the final shipment.
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The person behind the service
Founder & Sourcing Agent
Hiroshi Araki
Based in Nagoya, Japan, Hiroshi Araki founded Japan Treasure Scout to help international collectors and enthusiasts access the rich world of Japanese marketplaces, bookshops, antique fairs, and specialist dealers — fully in English and with complete transparency at every step.
What we do
Items we source from Japan
Rare & Out-of-Print Books
Japanese-language titles, first editions, and books long out of circulation.
Manga & Anime Collectibles
First editions, region-exclusive merchandise, and discontinued items.
Tea Ceremony Utensils
Chawan, chasen, and specialist items sourced from Japanese dealers.
Pottery & Lacquerware
Regional Japanese ceramics and lacquerware with verified provenance.
Vintage & Retro Goods
Shōwa-era items, retro games, railway memorabilia, and antiques.
Marketplace Sourcing
We buy from Mercari Japan, Yahoo Auctions, and other domestic platforms on your behalf.
Looking for something specific?
Send a request and I will search Japan on your behalf — no purchase is made without your approval.
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