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For nearly 30 years we have been the world's primary source for music from Japan, Okinawa, and other East Asian countries. On this web site you will find our recommended selection of over 7000 CDs vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-Ray and tapes too. You can watch videos, listen to sound samples of hundreds of titles and read articles about many artists featured in the Artist Explorer sections. Nearly all our products are imported directly from Japan and Far East Asia, and are often unavailable anywhere else outside of Asia. We have access to nearly everything released in Japan, and many titles released throughout Asia so please ask us if you don't see what you're looking for. If you need advice or recommendations we are always happy to help.
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