Japan Items Journal

Compact Wallet or Cardholder? Choose for Your Everyday Carry

Compact Wallet or Cardholder? Choose for Your Everyday Carry

By Szymon Reducha Oct 26, 2026

Compare compact wallets and cardholders by usable space, card slots, cash storage and closure condition before buying pre-owned.

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Strap Length vs Strap Drop: Choosing a Shoulder or Crossbody Bag

Strap Length vs Strap Drop: Choosing a Shoulder or Crossbody Bag

By Szymon Reducha Oct 26, 2026

Understand strap length and strap drop, check adjustment ranges and compare shoulder or crossbody fit before buying a pre-owned bag.

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Will Your Phone Fit? How to Read Handbag Dimensions Online

Will Your Phone Fit? How to Read Handbag Dimensions Online

By Szymon Reducha Oct 26, 2026

Use handbag width, height, depth and opening measurements to check phone fit before buying a compact pre-owned bag online.

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Pendant or Necklace? Check Whether a Chain Is Included

Pendant or Necklace? Check Whether a Chain Is Included

By Szymon Reducha Oct 26, 2026

Buying a pre-owned pendant? Check chain inclusion, bail measurements, clasp compatibility and the included-items list before checkout.

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Bracelet and Bangle Sizing: Measure More Than Your Wrist

Bracelet and Bangle Sizing: Measure More Than Your Wrist

By Szymon Reducha Oct 26, 2026

Check bracelet length, bangle openings and adjustment ranges with a practical sizing checklist for pre-owned jewelry buyers.

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Clip-On or Pierced Earrings? How to Check Pre-Owned Closures

Clip-On or Pierced Earrings? How to Check Pre-Owned Closures

By Szymon Reducha Oct 26, 2026

Learn what to check in pre-owned earring closures, backs, measurements and pair photos before choosing earrings from Japan.

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Necklace Lengths in Inches and Centimeters: A Buying Guide

Necklace Lengths in Inches and Centimeters: A Buying Guide

By Szymon Reducha Oct 26, 2026

Compare necklace lengths in inches and centimeters, test pendant placement and check chain details before buying pre-owned jewelry from Japan.

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Japanese Ring Sizes: How US Buyers Can Check the Fit

Japanese Ring Sizes: How US Buyers Can Check the Fit

By Szymon Reducha Oct 26, 2026

Buying a pre-owned ring from Japan? Learn how to confirm the sizing system, compare measurements and check band width before ordering.

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Can You Play Japanese Retro Game Consoles on a US TV?

Can You Play Japanese Retro Game Consoles on a US TV?

By Japan Items Editorial Oct 24, 2026

Many Japanese retro game consoles can display on a US television with the right compatible connections, but video output, console power requirements and game-region restrictions are three separate questions.

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Are Japanese Vintage Designer Bags Authentic? What US Buyers Should Know

Are Japanese Vintage Designer Bags Authentic? What US Buyers Should Know

By Japan Items Editorial Oct 24, 2026

A vintage designer bag sold in Japan is not automatically authentic. Japan has an established resale culture, but authenticity still depends on the individual item, its details and the seller's...

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Can You Still Use a Sony MiniDisc Walkman in 2026?

Can You Still Use a Sony MiniDisc Walkman in 2026?

By Japan Items Editorial Oct 24, 2026

Yes, a working Sony MiniDisc Walkman can still play compatible MiniDisc recordings today. Whether it can record new music, connect to your computer or run from modern batteries depends on...

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What Does 'Near Mint' Mean on a Used Japanese Camera?

What Does 'Near Mint' Mean on a Used Japanese Camera?

By Japan Items Editorial Oct 24, 2026

'Near Mint' is a seller's description of condition, not an internationally standardized promise that a vintage camera is mechanically perfect. If you're buying a Japanese film camera, look beyond the...

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