We shop Tokyo on your behalf...

Something you need from Tokyo? Unable to grab it while you were here? Let us find it for you and ship it straight to your home. Scroll down for contact details and tell us what you want us to send you!

Source & buy

Send a link or a wish. We purchase in-store and online, including shops that won't ship abroad.

Shopkeeper inspecting a vintage gramophone in a Tokyo antique store

Inspect & pack

Every order is photographed, checked, and carefully wrapped before it leaves us.

Hands taping and labelling a packed cardboard parcel ready to ship

Consolidate & ship

Combine multiple buys into one box to cut shipping, with full tracking worldwide.

White delivery van speeding through a city at sunset

Send us your wish list!

Reach us by email or WhatsApp and tell us what you want from Tokyo. A human being (not a chat bot) will read and respond to your message with timelines and pricing details. Voice consultation is also available over WhatsApp.

By email

finditforme@lanternjapan.com

Email us with your wish list, links to what you'd like, or photos of your most-wanted items.

By WhatsApp

WhatsApp QR code — scan to chat with Lantern

+81 90-7909-1047

Scan the QR code to reach us quickly and directly. A human being will reply to your messages.

Popular Purchases

A few of the things our customers ask us to find and send.

CosmeticsRenew your beauty with high quality Japanese cosmetics. Try something new or re-order a brand you fell in love with over here

Popular Japanese cosmetics: SENSAI, SK-II, Tatcha, SUQQU and more

Tokyo-Exclusive
SneakersHave a collection of sneakers? We can ship Japan-only models of major and minor brands

Slam Dunk Air Jordan 6 sneakers with manga-illustrated box

Musical
InstrumentsFrom guitars and flutes to koto… I ship carefully, securely, and fast

Wall of used electric guitars in a Tokyo music shop

AntiquesLooking for an older item? We’ll pick it up for you or try to find it. Flexible consultations by email or on WhatsApp

Antique military swords, helmet and brass collectibles in a Tokyo shop

Snack
AssortmentsZap over a list of snacks for us to bundle and send. All the latest flavours and varieties the moment they hit shelves in Japan

Regional Japanese KitKat and Pocky boxes in exclusive flavors

Stationery &
Art SuppliesAdd a touch of class to your office with pens, pads, inks and envelopes from chains and small independents alike

Tokyo stationery and art-supply shop with cards, paper and pens

MatchaWant to buy in bulk? Searching for an obscure brand? Hit me up and I’ll look for it

Steaming green matcha in a ceramic bowl resting among wet river stones

GamesTokyo is a treasure trove for nostalgic gamers. Grab some retro games through Lantern!

Wall of retro Japanese cartridge games in a Tokyo shop

Payment Options

Secure checkout through any of the below.

Shipping Options

When you email or message WhatsApp for an estimate, let us know how you'd like your purchases sent. We include the cost of shipping in your quote.

Yamato

Reliable international shipping from Yamato. Contact us for a detailed estimate for your shipment.

Japan Post

International shipping from Japan's Post Office for about ¥5,000 for the first kg and significantly cheaper the bigger the package.

FedEx

Reasonable rates and reliable shipping from FedEx also available. Email or WhatsApp for shipping cost estimates.

Pelican

Buying something valuable? Ask about our Pelican packaging option for sturdier, more protective shipment.

Other Carrier

Better option in mind? Let me know if you want to use a shipping service that isn't here.

A word from the founder...

Lantern's founder standing by a Tokyo allotment garden

During my 22 years in Japan, I've visited hundreds of vintage, second-hand, and novelty goods stores, in addition to up-market boutiques. Tokyo is a shopper's paradise but it's not exactly easy to just pop over here. That's why I created Lantern: a friendly, responsive, Japan-based service that will hunt down what you want and ship it to your home.

Is there a guitar you want? Green tea powder? Limited edition sneakers, perhaps? I know the country, I speak the language fluently, and I'll box them up and get them to you.

— James Catchpole, Founder of Lantern