Akihabara & Ikebukuro Best Pokemon Card Store in 2024 - Trip to Tokyo Japan!

Hey guys! Last week I went to Akihabara & Ikebukuro and went to some popular card stores! I hope this video is helpful for you:)
1）Card Seacret 00:23
2）Hobby Station Ikebukuro 4:52
3）Card Rush Ikebukuro 6:05
4）Card Rush Akihabara 0 6:23
5）Card Shop Pompoko 9:18
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[@gordonfarmer8781]

The two videos have been superb, great to see the Japanese shops and lots of people in them. Also nice to see you opening some English packs too. Keep up the good work, I look forward to your next video.

[@annajapananime]

Thank you so much!! I was so excited opening English packs!!

[@adriansanchez5657]

​@annajapanesepokemoncard do you have boyfriend

[@OuijaLuigi]

Great content as always \m/

[@annajapananime]

Thank you so much😆!

[@bluessumlin...7067]

Another interesting video thanks Anna!🙂

[@annajapananime]

Wow thank you so much:) Really appreciate it( ^ω^ )!

[@Shinsou123]

Amazing video. This may be a silly question: what is the etiquette for purchasing cards? I see lots of cards on display, but very few staff. Are you supposed to go to the front counter and then ask something to walk with you while you point out all the cards you wish to buy, or is there another process?

[@annajapananime]

Yes, right:) If you check many cards, you can go to a front counter and tell a clerk that you would like to check as many cards as possible, they will take care of it for you.

[@aerou12e18]

Amazing video thank you for sharing this kind of vid❤

[@annajapananime]

Thank you for watching:)

[@slaps719]

That was a cool pull the dragonair full art. All that rain and no umbrella haha. Atleast it dont look like you got soaked. The rain is nice the smell is fresh...

[@annajapananime]

I was completely the only person who didn't have an umbrella in Akihabara😅 But to be honest I don't really like carrying umbrellas😂

[@slaps719]

@@annajapananime your brave. I can see not taking one though, if the shops are not to far away from eachother. What is your favorite pokemon card you pulled so far?

[@realbillymiller1011]

Excellent video, thank you. Japanese prices seem all around similar levels across sellers/traders (for sealed booster boxes)

[@annajapananime]

I agree. All stores in Tokyo are basically at the same level. Sometimes there are special deals (yellow stickers), so if you can find them, you can get a good deal😀

[@The_Card_Father]

I remember when Japanese cards were considered obscure and no one wanted them. I have always been a Japanese collector and i used to be able to get any card i wanted for very affordable prices. Nowadays Japanese cards and sealed products are extremely expensive. It takes me a long time to save up for the cards i collect now. 😢😢😢

[@annajapananime]

I miss the days when Japanese cards were unknown...I'm very happy to have made many friends around the world through Pokemon☺️ But it's a tough time to be a collector😅

[@neseirf70]

Another wonderful video! Glad to see the rest of the stores. Is that common pricing on the 151 packs? From what I'm seeing the vintage singles, raw or graded are quite good but the price of a booster pack in my area of Canada for 151 is between about 5000 to 7500 yen ( I converted it for you) or about $5 to $7.50. The Mario Pikachu box usually sells for about 15 to 17 thousand here. There was just a set of one of each, the Mario and Luigi that sold for $32,000! So really the price on the one in your video was pretty good! Thank you for sharing and your hair looked beautiful even when wet!

[@annajapananime]

Thank you so much😆As you mentioned, 151 box price is almost 24,000 yen to 26000 yen which is still high.

[@markc9302]

Good luck with lizardon in anniversary pack 🎉

[@annajapananime]

Thank you:)

[@Chillaxo704]

Nice shopping tour! ❤ I noticed that in many store has only PSA as a grade card. I wonder if another grading company aint be accepted in japan? Like Backett or CGC.

[@annajapananime]

Oh you're right. I never seen Backett or CGC graded cards in Japan...🧐

[@timuraliyev4920]

Because PSA is the only way to go

[@TheMooster88]

Thanks for the video, it was great seeing your adventures! Where did you get the Alter Genesis Booster Box from?

[@annajapananime]

Thanks! I bought at Toreka-samurai @Ikebukuro! (I introduced this store in my previous video😅)

[@billytjua-pp7dg]

enjoyed ur video a lot! kinda wondering where did u buy the alter genesis booster box? i’m visiting japan next month and im planning to buy some booster boxes for my collection. thank you

[@annajapananime]

Oh I bought at NinNin 2nd store!

[@nerdland2568]

Next year in my next trip to Japan I buy for sure some pokemon card .

[@annajapananime]

Definitely:)

[@SDCISHERE]

Whoa

[@annajapananime]

😆！！

[@etelegabafoalface506]

I got a question which store do you think is the chepeast one for booster boxes?

[@annajapananime]

Hummm... it depends on the booster box, but I think Amenity Dream is the one of the cheapest store!

[@wilsonyeung8519]

Great video - can I ask where is the cheapest card store for Japanese booster boxes? I saw card secrets prices 😭

[@annajapananime]

Card Secrets has many items, but I felt that the prices were a little high. I bought the box at "Trading Card Samurai"🇯🇵

[@richardriddler-du2tf]

Love listening to her, she is so cute.

[@annajapananime]

Thank you so much😆

[@sgr7th]

@0:05 hahahaha. I just bought that box yesterday. The Dark Order. people forgot about that stuff. now tell me how much they were selling it for so I can know how much I got ripped off.XD I also noticed you referred to Sun and Moon as vintage. is that considered vintage there because when I think of vintage, I thinking Base Set to Skyridge or FireRed LeafGreen. and it sucks that some stores you cant record. maybe someday when i save enough money to travel and have time off i can go on a world tour of games stores.

[@ShiningBlastoise]

Box says ¥21,800 which converts to $147.50 USD.

[@annajapananime]

That's right. For security reasons, I cannot take any photos & videos inside the store. Perhaps that wave will spread to more stores🧐Staffs are very nervous about theft.

[@franciscopadilla5653]

Do any shops trade? Thank you for posting such great videos!

[@annajapananime]

Thank you for your comment:) I've never heard any shops trading, but it possible to ask them!

[@Godzillaaaaaaabc]

Wonder if there is good website to check pokemon card price in JP? Normally people would say ebay but given ebay take 15% from each deal I guess there might be a better one?

[@annajapananime]

I usually check by "Sunidan" japan!

[@gbn4318]

Great Videos! Im visiting Tokyo in May during the Sumo tournament. I would like to take this opportunity to buy some cards that are difficult to obtain in Germany. Especially Pikachu and Evolie promo cards. Which area would you recommend? I would also fly if necessary. Best regards from Germany :-)

[@annajapananime]

Oh that's nice! I've watched Sumo once, Sumo wrestlers were so cool! Also they're so friendly, you can take pics with them:) I just uploaded new video in Sapporo, I hope you can enjoy shopping in Sapporo:)

[@gbn4318]

@@annajapananime thanks! Yes Im pretty excited, i heard its a big event in Japan. I will check out your new Video.

[@David-ue7vv]

Where did you buy the tag team box? I feel some products are maybe resealed from card rush or other stores? Is that true?

[@annajapananime]

Card Rush is one of the most reliable and large companies in Japan, so I believe that a third-party appraisal agency checks whether the box is a resealed box or not before it is sold. There are some stores in Akihabara that are run by individuals, so I think some of them sell resealed boxes without checking.

[@David-ue7vv]

Thank you for the reply. What about the tag team box? Where did you buy that? Keep up the good work!@@annajapananime

[@stephenkissoon6766]

They have an amazing selection, but they're so *expensive*

[@annajapananime]

Yes, that's true...😅

[@BurakArslan010]

Are pokemon cards cheaper in Japan than in Europe ????

[@annajapananime]

I'm not familiar with EU market, but when it comes to buying Japanese Pokemon cards, Japan is much cheaper than any other areas.

[@trainerred2602]

Continue to show love, care, support, and growth to your channel. I hope you get a lot of likes and subscribers. I'm still showing support here for you my friend 😊

[@annajapananime]

Oh thank you so so so much, my friend!🇯🇵

[@trainerred2602]

@@annajapananime you should get social media so you can post your pulls and stuff. I would definitely follow you and show you my whole collection.

[@trainerred2602]

@@annajapananime you're very welcome

[@smackdaddy710]

Awesome video!

[@annajapananime]

Thank you!!

[@rifgames3761]

WOW たくさんのカード POKEMON CARD,, 私に買ってもらえますか？オネエサン🤭

[@annajapananime]

コメントを一番最初に投稿してくれてありがとう( ^ω^ )! Best Comment賞を渡します😆!

[@ShiningBlastoise]

What are your favorite shops in Tokyo? Do you still feel that Ikebukuro is better than Akihabara?

[@annajapananime]

As for single cards, Ikebukuro was generally cheaper than Akihabara. And booster boxes are about the same price. "Toreka zamurai " had some boxes on sale at special prices. I like Toreka-zamurai (Trading Card Samurai) so far!

[@ShiningBlastoise]

Thank you! I live in Japan and have my own preferences. But I really appreciate hearing an opinion from a native Japanese. @@annajapananime

[@David-ue7vv]

Card secret be kinda overpriced 😅

[@stephenkissoon6766]

My birthday is coming up, if you want to pick up the Mario for me, I won't object

[@annajapananime]

Oh happy birth day🥳🥂

[@David-ue7vv]

Hareruya2????

[@annajapananime]

I feel Hareruya2 is also overpaid, the quality is so good, though😅

[@David-ue7vv]

It's the quality@@annajapananime

[@AssyrianPrincee]

Mario pikachu 1280000???😮

[@annajapananime]

Yeah definitely crazy price😅