It's that time of year again. Golden Week is almost upon us. Golden Week is one of the three major holiday periods in Japan, with many Japanese workers taking advantage of national holidays falling on consecutive days to take one long vacation. The other 2 holiday periods (Summer and Winter long holidays) are usually spent at home due to the Summer heat of August for Obon, and the freezing cold Winter temperatures of Oshougatsu. Because Golden Week is at the beginning of May, many workers take the opportunity to travel around Japan with their families so they can enjoy the lovely Spring weath ..read more

Are you a camera enthusiast looking to expand your collection, or a business looking for great deals on quality vintage cameras? Look no further! Buying cameras, especially secondhand ones from Japan can be a treasure trove of deals if you know where to look. Japan, known for its cutting-edge technology and quality electronics, offers a plethora of options for camera buyers worldwide. And when it comes to finding the best deals, particularly for those looking to buy in bulk, ZenMarket is your golden ticket. Let's dive into an easy, fun, and efficient guide on how to score amazing deals ..read more

As we mark a significant milestone in our journey, ZenMarket is thrilled to celebrate its 10th anniversary. For a decade, we've been your bridge to Japan, bringing the vast and fascinating market of Japanese goods a whole lot closer to our global community. A decade of dedication has seen us 'package' your passions, delivering a slice of Japan with every box. And now, we've wrapped up those feelings of gratitude into a special video. Click play to unbox our heartfelt thanks and take a peek at the journey we've shared. Contents A Decade of Growth and Gratitude Join the 10th Birthday Celebra ..read more

The world of Japanese guitars is incredibly vast, and the best way to immerse yourself in it is to buy guitars directly from Japan. In our guide, you will find the best Japanese guitar online stores for purchasing guitars, useful Japanese guitar terms, and other recommendations for choosing a guitar online with ZenMarket. Buy Guitas from Japan directly   Соntent Why should you buy Japanese guitars? How to find guitars in Japanese terms? Where can you buy guitars directly from Japan?  Popular Japanese guitar stores online Yamano Music Rock Inn Yamano Music Gengakki Big Boss Digimar ..read more

Introduction Throughout the past several years, we’ve seen many live action adaptations from Shonen. The most recent one that’s come to fruition is the new Yu Yu Hakusho, also known as ‘Ghost Fighter’ or ‘Ghost Files’ globally. Dating back to the 90s, Yu Yu Hakusho has finally received a live-action adaptation from Netflix in late 2023, bridging the gap between long-time fans and new viewers. Whether you know it as Yu Yu Hakusho, Ghost Files, or Ghost Fighter, many years in the making for a Yu Yu Hakusho Netflix version means: The producers had plenty of time to come up with a Yu Yu Hakusho ..read more

Pokémon Concierge is a four-episode series recently released by Netflix and licensed by The Pokémon Company’s official media franchise. Unlike most Pokémon films and series, Pokémon Concierge takes on a fresh route that has captivated loyal Pokémon fans and even those new to the Pokémon world. So, in this article, we’ll explore important facts about Pokémon Concierge—its plot, studio development, reactions to its release, and available merchandise. Without further ado, allow our Zenmarket concierge to say, “Welcome to the Pokémon Resort!”   Contents What Happens in Pokémon Concierge? Ho ..read more

Fans of role-playing games are sure to remember the beloved Suikoden series of JRPG games. Suikoden followers are about to have a welcomed surprise as Rabbit & Bear Studios brings the spiritual successor to the series with their soon-to-be-released game Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes directed by none other than the series creator himself; Yoshitaka Murayama. Contents Creators of Eiyuden Chronicle Release Date of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Eiyuden Chronicle and its Relation to Suikoden A Bit of Suikoden History What the community thinks of the revival Sneak Peeks of Eiyuden Chro ..read more

Even as the gaming industry advances closer and closer to the point of truly photorealistic graphics, many of us still love to look back from time to time and appreciate the games and consoles from the past that paved the way for these modern developments. The humble beginnings of classic games from consoles such as the Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, Neo Geo, PSP and DS to name a few and all the games that we all used to love back in the day. Even today there are a number of flaws in the gaming industry such as incomplete games releases, buggy or straight-up broken games. Many modern games rel ..read more

Japan is well-loved by toy collectors. They have produced figures based on iconic Japanese franchises, such as Ultraman, Godzilla, Mobile Suit Gundam, Mazinger Z, Voltes V, and many more, which are mainstays in any toy collection. However, one Japanese toy design has been trending with toy collectors due to their rarity and unique design. These toys are nonother than sofubi. Sofubi are soft vinyl toys based on Kaiju, superheroes, Japanese folklore, and various Japanese pop culture icons. They are based on the design and manufacturing process of soft vinyl toys made in Japan in the 1950s. Toda ..read more

The process of buying a second hand guitar can be challenging. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can easily end up with a guitar that doesn't meet your expectations, or you might be buying a headache instead of a tool. Let’s take a moment to understand the key elements to look for, the hows and whys. Then, armed with all that knowledge, you can go and find an instrument that makes you happy for a long time. Contents Pros And Cons Of Second-hand Guitars How To Know If A Second-Hand Guitar Is Good How To Value A Second-Hand Guitar Stores In Japan Conclusion Pros and Cons of Second-ha ..read more