How to Buy Japanese Television Shows

Japanese television has a strong following in the United States. Enjoyed for its original content, Japanese TV shows increase in popularity every year. Visit a local or online video store and be pleasantly surprised at Japanese titles available. Look for video stores that specialize in Japanese TV shows to enjoy a broader range of Japanese television here in the United States. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

1. Visit your local video store. Look for Japanese DVDs and Japanese animation videos. Search the online collection of your local video store to find episodes or series that are not currently in stock. Ask if the video store is able to special orders specific Japanese television shows for you to purchase.

2. Search the Internet for online retailers like Play-Asia.com who specialize in selling DVDs of foreign TV shows.

3. Contact Japanese TV networks and ask if their programming is available for purchase. Find a list of Japanese Networks on the JGuide Stanford Guide to Japan Information Resources website.

4. Contact your cable or satellite dish provider and ask if Japanese TV stations or programming is available in your service area. Check that your television is able to accommodate the service especially. This is crucial if you want to watch an English-dubbed version of your favorite Japanese television show.

5. Find a Japanese trading partner who agrees to purchase Japanese TV shows and ship them to the United States. Place an ad in a university newspaper or on Craigslist to find an individual with contacts in Japan. Since Japanese TV shows are sold in China, consider finding a Chinese trading partner.

6. Join or start a Japanese television interest group. Look for Internet or college interest groups that focus on Japanese TV. Trade with other Japanese television enthusiasts and keep up with the latest releases from Japan.

Resources

• Visit the JGuide for more on this topic.
• Visit the Play-Asia website for more on this topic.