Tools and research-based guides for buying from Japan: landed cost calculator for US import duties, proxy service comparisons, shipping options, and customs explained by a team with Japanese trade & customs compliance background.https://japanlanded.pages.dev/en-ushttps://japanlanded.pages.dev/articles/buy-anime-figures-from-japan/https://japanlanded.pages.dev/articles/buy-anime-figures-from-japan/Where to buy anime figures from Japan in 2026 — AmiAmi, HLJ, Solaris Japan or a proxy — plus the 15% US duty, carrier fees, and how to avoid bootlegs.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTShopping Guidesanime figuresamiamisolaris japanbootlegsimport dutyhttps://japanlanded.pages.dev/articles/buy-manga-from-japan/https://japanlanded.pages.dev/articles/buy-manga-from-japan/Manga and books enter the US at 0% duty as informational materials. 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A neutral 2026 comparison of fees, marketplaces, shipping and US customs handling.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTProxy Servicesbuyeezenmarketproxy servicecomparisonfeeshttps://japanlanded.pages.dev/articles/cheapest-japan-proxy-service/https://japanlanded.pages.dev/articles/cheapest-japan-proxy-service/ZenMarket, Buyee, Neokyo, FROM JAPAN and Remambo fees compared. The cheapest proxy depends on your basket — here is the 2026 math with worked totals.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTProxy Servicesproxy servicefeescomparisonzenmarketbuyeeneokyofromjapanremambohttps://japanlanded.pages.dev/articles/fromjapan-review/https://japanlanded.pages.dev/articles/fromjapan-review/FROM JAPAN charges ¥500 per item with protection, storage and consolidation included, and holds a 4.3 Trustpilot score. 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