For Our Overseas Customers

About Kaneko Coma Shoten

"Good Things Know No Borders."

I'm drawn to the warm, gentle roughness found in folk crafts. They're not perfect, but they're practical, and they carry a kind of beauty that puts you at ease. Like creatures from the natural world with a bit of clumsy charm, they bring quiet smiles to ordinary moments. Each time I find something like that, it lifts my spirits.

In early 2025, my beloved cat Coma passed away. She was at the center of my daily life, quietly guiding me through many turning points. Her gentleness, her calm presence, and her lovable nature are qualities I still want to share with the world in some form. That feeling is what led me to start Kaneko Coma Shoten.

The concept of the shop is simple:
"Good things, the things I love."

I follow my instinct, choosing folk art, crafts, and antiques that feel right regardless of genre, tradition, or country of origin. One day, I hope this place will connect people who share similar tastes and values, across borders and languages. For now, I'm starting close to home. And like Coma herself, I hope this shop can quietly brighten someone's everyday life.

I'll shop in Japan for you.

In addition to the items in our shop, Kaneko Coma Shoten also offers a personal shopping service. My goal is to bring you the kinds of everyday Japanese finds that travelers rarely come across — things rooted in real life, in real neighborhoods. This service grew quietly and naturally, and it's already brought smiles to customers around the world.

To get started, reach out by email or Instagram DM. We'll go back and forth until you feel completely confident — no purchase is made until you're happy with what we've found together.

Things we can send your way

  • Works by Japanese artists that are hard to find overseas
  • Original chochin lanterns or personal seals with your name in katakana
  • Books, manga, and magazines
  • Products from Japanese retail stores
  • ……and more

Let's find it together

  • Pet supplies
  • Local goods like supermarket or bakery original eco bags
  • Character goods and merchandise
  • ……and more

Leave the selection to me

  • Pick out two Japan-style vases at a flea market. Budget: $80
  • Select 10 everyday Japanese staples for $30
  • Choose a selection of wrapping supplies from a packaging wholesaler. Budget: $30
  • ……and more

Please note

  • Some items cannot be shipped internationally, including food, liquids, animal-derived products, bladed items, lighters, aerosols, and medicines. For liquid items, please inquire in advance — we'll check availability before confirming your order.
  • If you'd like to combine your shopping request with an item purchased from our shop, just let us know.
  • For shopping trips that require long-distance travel, transportation costs will be charged separately.
  • A shipping fee and service charge of 20% will apply. Some items may require extra-secure packaging; if shipping costs exceed the standard rate, we'll let you know before proceeding.