The Reality of Pokemon Card Stores in Osaka, Japan

This is the ultimate guide to Pokemon Card stores in Osaka, Nipponbashi.

List of all card stores in Osaka, Nipponbashi below!

Join me as I take you across the most in-depth coverage of Nipponbashi Pokemon Card stores - right from the source!

Osaka is the heart of Japanese Pokemon Cards, with stores densely packed together in Nipponbashi - a haven for Pokemon Card collectors. I visited over 30 card stores in Nipponbashi alone to work out which stores are the absolute must visits when you get to Japan!

Everything from Vintage Japanese Pokemon Cards, Vending Series, through to Neo, e-series and ADV, not to mention the incredible Diamond Pearl and Platinum era is on full display in Osaka. And there are still plenty of HeartGold SoulSilver cards, LEGENDS cards in amazing condition, through to Black and White, XY and modern Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield and Scarlet Violet sets.

If a store wasn't in the video, it was likely cut due to the no filming rule from some stores - thanks for understanding!

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[ahmedtorky]

You captured the true essence of Pokemon card stores in Osaka perfectly. The variety of shops, the amazing collection of rare cards, and your insightful commentary made it feel like I was right there back in Osaka!

[HarryWest]

Such a great video, one of your best!
The true MVPs give the addresses, you are a hero

[FlammableLizard]

Thanks so much for making such a thorough video about all of these card stores! It's such a great reference for any card collectors planning on traveling to Osaka, and it was super fun just to see all of the cards! :D I've been wanting to collect more e series cards, and seeing so many of them in this video really got me excited to continue looking for them haha!

[dark_antihero]

Another banger. You're the only one putting out videos like this. Also japan just seems so warm and welcoming

[SpaceCardCollect]

So thankful for this! I'm literally going to Osaka in October and needed store recommendations so bad. You're a legend!

Just want to say: YOU ARE AWESOME for appreciating and mentioning each artist. Respect and I am going in the next 6 months to JPN.

[BrewerlnTheair]

Welcome back and I've been looking forward to the continuation of this series! This video along with your Nagoya and Kyoto ones have me super excited to visit Japan in November. Congrats on the little one as well!

[zhy]

Its crazy how some of these businesses are able to stay in business selling cards, even though they have the most obscure and awful business locations possible.

[ScoobyDad]

This was a wonderful summary! Thanks so much for the effort in this video. Cannot wait to check out your recommendations this winter when I visit.

[atrocioustcg]

I absolutely love these coverage videos that you do! A great reference to have when I someday visit Japan.

[oyamastrading]

Absolutely epic video Jluv, I'm going to Osaka in 4 weeks for the first time. I'm from Japan but wasn't back into Pokemon cards when we went last year. Can't wait. This list is gonna be an awesome resource to build our list!

[nearmedbandit]

Thanks so much for such an informative and useful video!!!
I just got back from Japan to meet my in-laws, see the sights, and of course to get some cards. This video was so helpful for me to map out the stores I wanted to go visit and do so without wasting a whole bunch of my time. I got some good pickups for my collection and even got lucky with a demi-god pack of Terastal Festival! Thanks so much again for helping make my card buying experience a success!!

[cornkingg]

some of the best pokemon content i ever seen, aint no one else making videos like this

[BlessRNG]

Great series. I live in Osaka right near that area so it’s always fun seeing people enjoy it!

Maybe I should get into collecting some basic stuff. I certainly have the luxury to check these stores often.

[facuguzzo]

You’re the best man. Thank you for the video and the honesty at all times. Can’t wait to visit some of those stores 🙌🏻

[neosaver]

I went it Japan in late 2018 and it feels crazy how much higher the prices are now. It all went nuts after 2020...

I'm happy I'm just collecting the cards I like wherever the region they are from, there are many price differences between countries and I just want them to look good and not being overpriced, the legends cards here like Ho-oh Legend in Japanese is like between 200 and 400 bucks depending on the store, I got a french one for 30, and it was just last year. Though some french cards are apparently more expensive in some sets like the Gold Star ones.

[pragmata]

Great video! Love the detail and zoom in pricing to help buyers compare. Would love to see comparison against other shops in tokyo

[NinesEisner]

Cool vid, was fun seeing the card shops I visited during my trip this summer again XD

[sinnoh]

Love how detailed these videos are, thanks!!

[o-double-t-o]

Visiting Osaka next month and this video helps me choosing the perfect stores for my preferences