Plaza Japan Reviews 

7,556
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 887 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent quality of the products received, often noting that items meet or exceed expectations. Many highlight the fast and efficient delivery service, with orders frequently arriving sooner than anticipated and meticulously packaged to ensure safe transit. Reviewers also appreciate the competitive pricing, finding many items to be good value, even when considering international shipping costs, and commend the smooth and reliable ordering process. However, some customers also noted that prices, particularly for postage to certain regions, could be perceived as high.

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Delivery service

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I pr-ordered 2 model kits. I was informed that they had been shipped when they became available. The package arrived shortly afterwards. The products were very securely packed and arrived safely. C... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for some RC spares that aren't easy to find the UK and Plaza Japan had them at a great price. The experience was really straightforward and the communication was excellent. The items arr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service. Great price for UO-Chikyu brand nut files for bass guitar. Exceptional quality, well packaged, and very quick drlivery - 1 week from placing the order yo receipt of the package... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivered quicker than I expected and beautifully packed. Just by looking at the packaging, you know it had to have come from Japan by the attention to detail. Very happy with what I received. Exactly... See more


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  1. Hobby Store

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Plaza Japan is the leading online retailer of authentic Japanese anime action figures, plastic scale model kits, toys, puzzles, and more. Shop today!


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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend this company!

I loved my order so much I just got an account to review this company! They are super quick to ship, and the package came pristine and in great condition. Everything inside was protected well and matched the item online. No issues with the shipping process. I will be shopping again, thank you!

June 4, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great prices but be aware for shipping...

Great prices (even with tariffs) and selection for hard-to-find Z-scale model railroading items.
Quick delivery once shipped!
Be aware - for multi-item orders, if an item goes out-of-stock the entire order may sit there pending, and there will be no notification for reason of delay. Indicate at time of order to 'strike any out-of-stock items at time of shipping from order and ship with priority' if you want the order quickly!

May 19, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

excellent service

Placed a second order for 2 car model kits about a week ago. Got the package today. No damage. Kits were well packed in a sturdy cardboard box. Thank you for your excellent service. Will order in future.

June 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy ordering and payment…

Very easy ordering and payment processing. Delivery cost to UK reasonable for orders over £100. My order was received within 6 days. Packaging great including japanese newspaper 😀. Will save up and use again for all purchases bordering on the £135 customs limit.

May 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and efficient

Delivered quicker than I expected and beautifully packed. Just by looking at the packaging, you know it had to have come from Japan by the attention to detail. Very happy with what I received. Exactly what I was expecting. The pricing, including for postage, seems entirely fair.

June 4, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

import fees

UPS would not deliver until the tariff fees were paid, nothing was clear about this on the site. this should be disclosed clearly when ordering. paid $40 for shipping then $38 more to ups delivery for fees.

May 20, 2026
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Reply from Plaza Japan

We’re sorry to hear about the unexpected charges and understand how frustrating that experience can be.

The additional amount requested by UPS was not a shipping charge from our store, but import duties/tariffs and related fees charged by the carrier and local customs authorities upon entry into the destination country. These government-imposed charges are separate from the shipping cost paid at checkout and are unfortunately outside of our control.

We do mention in our Terms & Conditions that customs duties, taxes, and tariff-related fees may apply depending on the shipping method and destination country. We also offer certain shipping services that specifically state when duties and tariffs are included in the shipping price, while standard courier options such as UPS do not include those fees unless explicitly noted.

That said, we appreciate the feedback regarding visibility and clarity, and we will continue looking at ways to make this information more noticeable during checkout to help avoid confusion in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Japan --> Canada - Great Experience!

Ordered a kit that I could not find in Canada after searching for months. It arrived a little over a week later in perfect condition on a beautiful sunny day. Thank you and I'm looking forward to building it!

June 3, 2026
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