Notice how certain Final Fantasy XII sites talk weird facts you've never heard of but they claim it's from a random Japanese guidebook? Here, I have compiled a short list of where one can buy official products online.

A few things to note before I go on to the list of websites : Japan release CDs are expensive in general. Shipping is also very expensive. So, if you want it badly, suck it up. If you're at a Japanese site searching for Final Fantasy things, instead of simply typing in "Final Fantasy" in English also try Japanese : ファイナルファンタジー

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Amazon.co.jp - Actually, this is my favorite online store. I usually get my books and music from here. Im my room I have a growing pile of "Amazon.co.jp" shipping boxes from my prevous orders. I simply buy too much from this site. Shipping is expensive though, but most things are less expensive than other online places I've been to. So, in the end there isn't that much of a difference between online stores. If you can't read Japanese, there's a English option when you make your payment. It essentially works like an American Amazon but when you browse through the items. The great place about Amazon is that you can get books the first day of release right away. Oh yes, shipping costs alot. For me, it costs at least 3/4 one book if I order just one book. Also note that you cannot order everything you want on the site. They restrict certain things such as videogames and novelty items to those whose shipping address is one in Japan.

Play-Asia.com - I recently discovered the greatness of Play-Asia.com. They actually have 'sales' which actually suckers me into buying more stuff than I actually need. This is probably the place to go if you're not comfortable ordering from Japanese sites. They have alot of stuff Japanese sites carry, and the shipping isn't bad either. The only problem is when they're out of stock, and the possibility of them only carrying a certain product for a short amount of time. Pay attention to release dates is the only suggestion I have.

Yesasia.com - Another reliable store. The only thing I really don't like about Yesasia is due to the waiting time. When you place an order you have to wait for them to 'find' your things. That usually ranges from a few days to a week. Then you have to wait another week for the things to arrive. There is also free shipping if you buy past a certain amount. However, you may notice that some things at this store is more expensive than others. In my experience, I've only had one problematic order with them. They were about three weeks late, but the day after I sent a email telling, or in other words complaining, about it the things I order was express delivered to my front door two days after.

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