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Overview

CDJapan has a rating of 3.5 stars from 32 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with CDJapan most frequently mention customer service. CDJapan ranks 11th among Anime sites.

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    19
  • Value
    19
  • Shipping
    19
  • Returns
    11
  • Quality
    19
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 50%
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Top Positive Review

“THE BEST!”

olga t.
1/12/22

In 2016 I came across the CDJapan website on the Internet and have been using it regularly to buy jazz CDs ever since. This is the best online store I've ever used to buy discs. Large selection of jazz CDs, good prices, excellent service, good and reliable disc packaging, timely dispatch. A better service could not be imagined! I am very satisfied and I warmly recommend CDJapan to all my friends and music lovers. Thank you very mush one more time CDJapan!

Top Critical Review

“Liar and does not listen”

Teru A.
4/26/20

I ordered a BD from them last December and I just recently noticed this April 1 that they banned Philippines for shipment. I contacted DHL Japan and PH and they confirmed no news about banning my country for shipment. They won't listen and keep pushing that my country is banned, now I am just requesting them to ship my order to a Japanese address but no responses were received. Bad customer service. I suggest amazon more.

Reviews (32)

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Thumbnail of user olgat16
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
January 12th, 2022
Verified purchase

In 2016 I came across the CDJapan website on the Internet and have been using it regularly to buy jazz CDs ever since.
This is the best online store I've ever used to buy discs.
Large selection of jazz CDs, good prices, excellent service, good and reliable disc packaging, timely dispatch. A better service could not be imagined!
I am very satisfied and I warmly recommend CDJapan to all my friends and music lovers.
Thank you very mush one more time CDJapan!

Tip for consumers:
Music lovers, collector CDc.

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CDs music, jazz

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Thumbnail of user nicoleh462
1 review
6 helpful votes
May 21st, 2020

I placed an order on May 17th for a CD/DVD combo that I've had a hard time finding anywhere since it came out in 2012. I was very happy to see CDJapan had it listed. Today on the 21st, I got an email saying my order has been cancelled because they have nothing to ship and cannot find it elsewhere. I wish they would have kept on top of the listing and reported the item as unavailable. I wonder if this is how they usually operate -- keep items listed, but don't report them as out of stock until the warehouse can't find anything and an order must be cancelled? I won't be returning to find out. Luckily they did not charge me, but I'm going to watch my bank statements just to be sure, since other reviewers claim they take money at random.

Thumbnail of user leir4
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
October 12th, 2022

Normally CD Japan is great, I placed an order for over $100 in September 26th, on October 11th, 12 Business days later,

I receive an email saying one of the discs will take 3/4 more weeks to fulfill the order,

I sent an email to ask to switch the item, or cancel it.

Instead, CD Japan, said no. Marked the order as in shipping progress. So i can no longer edit it.

Brutal mechanical business -

Once this order is processed -Will Submit a complaint, to Paypal.

Tip for consumers:
-Ebay is better -

Thumbnail of user davidrameshm
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 13th, 2022
Verified purchase

Shopping experience has been a pleasure with CDJapan. Spot on shipping and always communicate if there is any changes or delay. Reasonable pre order prices and not to mention the best of all they reward customer with additional bonus points based on their items shipped throughout the year. Their sales and bonus coupons is also a welcome addition. Customer service is also prompt and efficient based on my experience.

Tip for consumers:
None. Site has all relevant information require.

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Figures

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Thumbnail of user hongk18
1 review
5 helpful votes
July 13th, 2021

Once you inform the credit card details, they will amend the shipping fee and deduct from your credit card without your consent. This company is online fraud. Do not order.

Tip for consumers:
They will inform you later that DHL charge is now more and deduct from your credit card without your agreement. After email exchange with customer service, they will return your money in the format of POINTS ! they will never refund the cash ! Will never those points and will never purchase from here.

Products used:
Order Number : *******6341
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NEOBK-2587718 Takarajimasha / Makiko Takizawa LUNCh BOX BOOK (Takarajimasha Brand Book)
BOOK 2300yen Released: March 12, 2021
Availability: In Stock:Usually ships in 1-2 days

NEOFOOD-743 Bashodo: The Original Warabimochi (Japanese Sweet Mochi) Set of 3 Boxes Tanba Black Soybean, Matcha, Brown Sugar Syrup
Food 2100yen Released: February 01, 2021
Availability: In Stock:Usually ships in 1-2 days

NEOGDS-335867 e.oct / katakata Whale Pop Up Sponge White
Collectible 380yen Released: April 22, 2019
Availability: In Stock:Usually ships in 1-2 days

NEOGDS-343682 e.oct / katakata Whale Pop Up Sponge Blue
Collectible 380yen Released: June 12, 2019
Availability: Backorder:Usually ships in 1-2 weeks

NEOGDS-347548 Kiya / No160 Petit Knife
Collectible 9000yen Released: July 04, 2019
Availability: In Stock:Usually ships in 1-2 days

NEOGDS-347556 Kiya / Danjuro Tweezer
Collectible 2800yen Released: July 04, 2019
Availability: In Stock:Usually ships in 1-2 days

NEOGDS-423495 Pokemon (Pocket Monster) Cutout Picture Series Glass Nail Clipper Pikachu
Collectible 615yen Released: December 2020
Availability: In Stock:Usually ships in 1-2 days

NEOGDS-423497 Pokemon (Pocket Monster) Cutout Picture Series Glass Nail Clipper Charizard
Collectible 750yen Released: December 2020
Availability: In Stock:Usually ships in 1-2 days

NEOGDS-459796 Kiya / Kiya High-Quality Medium Grade Whet Stone
Collectible 3800yen Released: April 01, 2021
Availability: In Stock:Usually ships in 1-2 days


Payment Method : Credit Card / Debit Card
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Subtotal : 22125yen
Points Redeemed : -2750yen
Shipping : 4677yen
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Total : 24052yen

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Thumbnail of user terua
1 review
8 helpful votes
April 26th, 2020

I ordered a BD from them last December and I just recently noticed this April 1 that they banned Philippines for shipment. I contacted DHL Japan and PH and they confirmed no news about banning my country for shipment. They won't listen and keep pushing that my country is banned, now I am just requesting them to ship my order to a Japanese address but no responses were received. Bad customer service. I suggest amazon more.

Thumbnail of user michalithgowy
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 13th, 2022
Verified purchase

CDJapan is a great place to buy vinyl. There were occasion where I couldn't get what I wanted but it was because I was too late to make up my mind if I want to get a particular title.
I would like to encourage the team for making every effort to secure a pre-order and delivering the final product.
To be honest, the experience is actually better than some big names out there.

Keep up the good work team!
Cheers!

Tip for consumers:
Excellent alternative site to get japanese vinyl.

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Vinyl

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Thumbnail of user devinw112
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 16th, 2022
Verified purchase

I have used CDJapan for a few years now to pre-order goods for the Japanese music projects I love. Using the site is really intuitive in my opinion. Customer service is always very kind and eager to help. When I pre-order items they always arrive on the day of the Japanese release or a day after, which is amazing to me. Everything is always packaged for safety and I have never received a damaged product. I absolutely cannot recommend CDJapan enough. I love their service!

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CDs; Blu-Ray; DVD; Books

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Thumbnail of user hooc1
1 review
3 helpful votes
April 12th, 2022
Verified purchase

NO PROBLEM WHEN I PURCHASE ON 1ST TIME
BUT THE 2ND TIME, SELLER DIDN'T HOLD MY PAYMENT AND SHIP OUT MY ORDER.

THEY REQUEST CHARGE BACK AFTER THAT THAT'S NO PROBLEM
BUT!
I ALREADY MADE A PAYMENT FOR CHARGEBACK AND DELETE MY CARD DETAILS.
SELLER KEEP REQUEST MY BANK DETAILS AND TRY TO DUPLICATE DETUCT MY MONEY.(THEY KEEP REQUEST TOO EVEN I DO REPORT ON MY BANK)
AND THEY KEEP RUDE TELL ME REPORT THEIR SHOP -,-
I ALMOST DO A POLICE REPORT AS SCAMMER CASE THAT TIME!
I SOLVE THIS PROBLEM AFTER DO THE BANK REPORT AND KEEP IGNORE EMAIL FROM SELLER.

Tip for consumers:
BE AWARE

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ALBUM

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Thumbnail of user thexfile
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 2nd, 2023

CDJapan uses outside sellers who are not to be trusted. I live in Indiana and had eight CDs not sent.

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Thumbnail of user johns1264
5 reviews
13 helpful votes
July 5th, 2016

My go-to source for japanese albums released by Korean artists.
The orders are packaged okay (not as much bubble wrap compared to some sites), the site is easy to navigate, there are a lot of shipping options and a rewards point system (which gives you free 300 points = 300 yen on your birthday).

Thumbnail of user faisale
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
April 22nd, 2016

I wish I could buy the things that I want, but the stupid system won't let me pay!

Thumbnail of user brunog52
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 7th, 2022

So far my experience making purchases at CD Japan has been a great experience, they offer some of the best prices out there and their customer support is top notch. I look forward to keep being a happy client in the future, don't hesitate making business with them!

Tip for consumers:
Constantly monitor their stock on products you see on other sites, as Cd Japan has better offers almost every day. Aldo download the app, it's useful.

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Toys, action figures.

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Thumbnail of user beauj15
1 review
3 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2021

Recently used this website to buy some Japanese special editions of CD's with bonus tracks. Often I buy them off ebay at a significant markup. I was apprehensive as some reviews were low but I have been really happy with my result after my package arrived. The cds are perfect and the shipping was quick even though they expected delays due to covid. Very happy with them and will be using the site again in the future.

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CDS

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Thumbnail of user wes.horne3
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 2nd, 2023
Verified purchase

CDJapan has a huge number of items that you can't get easily in the United States, and they still manage to have solid prices and consistently deliver sooner than I expect. It's my go to site for all things importing. If you are looking for a soundtrack CD or other piece of JP media that isn't frequently shipped to the US, there is a very good chance they will have what you need. My most recent order was a pair of Xenoblade Soundtracks, which were delivered a day before the release date and just two days after shipment with great packaging. I really can't recommend these guys enough!

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Soundtrack CDs

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Thumbnail of user susanl2891
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 7th, 2022

I can't say enough great things about CD Japan. I have been a loyal customer for several years, and I have never had a bad experience. I trust them 100% every time I place an order. My CDs and DVDs arrive in perfect condition, I have never had to return an item. They are very generous with coupons and rewards points that allow me to save money on the music I love!

Tip for consumers:
CD Japan has a vast inventory, and they are a wonderful company that can be trusted 100%

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I purchase CDs and DVDs from CD Japan regularly. I have also purchased anime merch in the past. I have not purchased Blu-ray or books at this time.

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Thumbnail of user stephenw1477
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 9th, 2022

It has always been both painless and a pleasure to deal with CD Japan. If I ever have the privilege of travel to Japan, I will be getting my travel WiFi through CD Japan too.
CD Japan is nothing short of *fantastic*.
Ordering is easy.
Information is useful.
Customer service is second to none.
Packaging and delivery options are second to none.

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CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays

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Thumbnail of user davidb8158
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 15th, 2022

I have been a CDJapan customer for 10 years, since 2012. They are my go-to store for J-Pop/Idol goods (CD's/DVD's/Blu-ray's/Books) and I've always had excellent service from them.

Items always arrive in good time (I normally select a delivery option that lets me track the order) and well packaged so I've never had any issues with any of my orders.

Shipping prices have increased recently due to Covid, and now the crisis in Ukraine, but still seem reasonable to me.

I've also used their proxy service which I've found extremely useful if I'm trying to source a rare item.

I'm looking forward to another 10+ years with them!

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Thumbnail of user larap74
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 18th, 2023

CD japan is the best site that i know for cds, dvds and goodies exclu japan.
Everything is perfect whether it is the Price, the delivery methods, the availability of the products etc...

Their customer service is the best!

The best asset of the site is their proxy service which allows you to order goodies (cds etc...) Available on other japanese website.

Tip for consumers:
Use proxy service is good

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Cds , dvds , goodies

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Thumbnail of user hiromichim
45 reviews
13 helpful votes
March 13th, 2022

I am a big fan and supporter of this company. They consistently offer great customer service, nice sales and deals and a wide selection of products for reasonable prices. If you are a fan of things like anime, Japanese music, video games, manga and other pop culture related merchandise, you can go wrong with them. I have been a customer with them for around 10 years or so. Nothing but great experiences with them during that time. They constantly email you news and updates on products they sell and carry and provide you with coupons and other promotional bonuses throughout the year. You also get nice perks like bonus points on your birthday, during special campaigns and so forth. Signing up for their membership program is not only simple, but it gives you nice perks, like bonus points throughout the year. Cost of shipping and shipping times are generally very good. I usually get my products in around 3-5 days after being shipped out. Their service is an easy and painless way to get a fill on all of your Japanese pop culture needs. Highly recommended!

Products used:
Anime blu-rays, anime DVDs and music CDs.

Thumbnail of user thomasm3898
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 1st, 2022

The company has always had poor customer service, but it has finally gotten bad enough for me to write this review. I ordered over $1000 worth of items around 3 years ago and never got any of the items because of "COVID". I finally got a shipping notification yesterday, but since I moved I needed to change my address. They refused to change the address since I had changed countries. Further, they refused to refund me anything but store credit. The customer service agents were very rude about it and actually originally told me they wouldn't even cancel the order (after saying I wanted to cancel the order they replied "Hello, We leave the order as it is." After getting them to finally cancel the orders, they said they would only give me store credit. I asked very politely if they would be decent enough to refund my bank account and they flat out ignored my request. Thus, I will be forced to use the credit in my account and then never buy from this garbage business again.

Avoid this business because if there are issues, customer service will go out of its way to be as unhelpful as possible. There are other places to buy Japanese items like Playasia and YesAsia, where you will get treated better and also have better selection of items.

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Thumbnail of user geoffa39
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 7th, 2022

This is a trustworthy company. Would recommend it. Delivery is efficient and affordable. The product range is superb.

Tip for consumers:
SAL mail from Japan is very affordable

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Cds

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Thumbnail of user jerrym779
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 15th, 2022

Great seller! Been buying from CD Japan for years, from their online shop and more recently through their proxy service. Always excellent service, items always packed with great care, and their proxy service has been able to buy everything I've asked for. Couldn't be better!

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Music

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Thumbnail of user mikeyf8
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 1st, 2022

Ever since I returned from my studies in Japan there has been a hole missing in my life. The biggest part of that hole has been the Japanese music. I do not listen to western music and I also do not dabble to much in digital music such as Spotify etc. Call me old fashioned but I'm a CD kind of guy. I like to be able to physically see my collection growing. So for years my music library was pretty much at a halt.

Then I found CD Japan and OH BOY have I never been happier to be able to invest in my love for Music again. CD Japan offers nothing but quality products and service, delivered neatly and efficiently for the price you would pay for it in Japan. They have a vast selection of products and have never let me down with with easy to access information about stock availability, estimated shipping time, album(or apparel size chart info) information and more.

They also have an intuitive point system which awards you points based on amount spent which can be converted into discounts on future purchases. Furthermore they have an over all generous flow of discount coupons for different events (even your birthday :D) .

They have been very helpful with answering questions and helping me with problems in the past regarding shipping issues or availability concerns. They are fast to answer should you have any questions and they do so in a polite manner.

For anyone as interested in the sortiment CD Japan offers as me I would highly recommend their services. You won't find many other sites as reliable with an as broad sortiment of Japanese music (and other) as CD Japan.

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CDs Clothes

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Thumbnail of user marufh3
1 review
5 helpful votes
November 5th, 2019

Never place order here. Poor and brainless people working here. They took my order and money and after 11 days they said their profit will be low for my order so canceled. What? Are you serious? Many other good suppliers over there... not here.

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CDJapan is the best place to order your Japanese CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and collectibles. We offer the widest variety of major and independent JPop, japanese anime, music, movies, and game music releases at great prices straight from Japan.

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