This time, I visited Kitakyushu City in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Most of the time, I focus on exploring Pokémon and One Piece cards, but recently I’ve noticed that interest in Dragon Ball has been steadily increasing as well.
It’s not at the same level as One Piece yet, but more people are clearly starting to get into it.

Personally, I grew up with Akira Toriyama’s works.
Not only Dragon Ball, but also Dr. Slump, and when it comes to games, I’ve always loved Dragon Quest.
I even remember the release day of the very first Dragon Quest but that’s a story for another time.

For this post, I’ll briefly share my experience with photos, showing what I found on the ground.

First, a bit about Kitakyushu City, a city with a population of around 900,000.
It’s the second-largest city in Fukuoka Prefecture, after Fukuoka City where I live.

By car, it’s about an hour via the highway (around 35 minutes by train, or just 15 minutes by Shinkansen).
It’s not exactly close, but once you’re used to it, the distance doesn’t feel like much.

In large cities like Tokyo, it’s common to miss out on popular items due to heavy competition and professional resellers.
However, regional areas often have fewer stores and less competition, which can make them surprisingly comfortable places to search.

This time, I was looking for the
Dragon Ball Super Divers – Diver Passport
DRAGON BALL 40th Anniversary Edition,
released on January 24, 2026.

As the name suggests, this is a commemorative item, and many fans are actively searching for it.
While it’s possible to buy one online through marketplaces, I prefer direct sourcing whenever possible, as I don’t want to sell items with poor condition.

Because of that, I personally visit multiple stores and check stock in person.

Luckily, I managed to secure a few sets this time.
I already knew stock was extremely limited, but I trusted my instincts and stopped by one store and they still had it.
That was pure luck.

It’s not an extremely expensive item, but for Dragon Ball fans, it’s definitely something worth owning at least one set of.

I personally keep several sets in my own collection, and considering that prices have already risen to about 2.5 times the original retail, I believe this item has strong potential for further appreciation.
If you’re interested, it’s best to secure one sooner rather than later.

Overall, Dragon Ball cards are relatively affordable compared to other franchises, and many feature beautiful holographic and foil designs, making them easy to get into.

Competition in Japan is still relatively low (though it’s slowly increasing), which makes now a great time to start collecting older cards.
Prices tend to rise gradually from older items first, so getting in early is usually the best strategy.

I’ll continue sharing Dragon Ball-related updates going forward.
If you’re interested or have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime.

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