Today (February 20th) is the official release day of V-Jump in Japan.

This issue includes the highly anticipated One Piece Card Game promo – Sanji, and we received many reservations from customers around the world.

Of course, the card itself is important.
But today, I would like to share something a little different the few hours it took for me to actually get this V-Jump in my hands.

Morning at Pokémon Center Fukuoka

First stop of the day: Pokémon Center Fukuoka.

This has nothing to do with V-Jump directly, but many customers ordered booster packs and Fukuoka-exclusive sleeves, so I visit almost daily.

Many overseas buyers prefer sealed BOXES.
However, packs purchased directly from Pokémon Center Japan are highly trusted, and customers often feel more confident about pull rates when they come from an official store (yes… we all chase “hits” 😄).

I carefully record all purchase history and never buy from suspicious sources.
Transparency is important to me this is one way I differentiate my service.

As many of you know, Pokémon packs can be very difficult to obtain in Japan right now.
Today there was a limit of 5 packs per person for “Munikis Zero” and “Mega Dream ex.”

Because family purchases are allowed, we were able to secure multiple packs and just to be clear, we never line up again or bend the rules.

Then, to the Bookstore

Next, I headed to the bookstore where I had reserved V-Jump.

There were some extra copies available, but there is a strict 1 copy per person limit.

Collecting in large quantities is never easy in Japan.
But with careful strategy and steady movement, it is possible — without forcing anything.

Opening the Magazine

I immediately photographed the V-Jump once I got it.

The cover is Dragon Ball, but inside safely sealed in the special insert is Sanji.

Most people tear open the pack immediately to remove the card.
However, many collectors prefer it sealed.

So for customers who request it, I keep the promo completely unopened.

This issue also includes Yu-Gi-Oh and other trading card promos.
Historically, Jump magazine promo cards tend to increase in value over time.

If you purchased one I recommend storing it carefully.

How We Handle Cards

We never treat promo cards casually.

For storage, we use matching-size UV 80% cut card cases to protect them properly.

I always think:

“Handle every card like it’s my own collection.”

Maybe it’s my personality I like things organized 😄
But I am very particular about packaging and protection materials.

Safety and care are priorities.

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Important Notice

V-Jump stock in stores is already decreasing.

If you would like to place an order, please contact us by around February 23rd.

Tomorrow and the day after, there are additional Dragon Ball and One Piece releases so there will be even more movement and travel.

I will continue sharing these small stories from Japan not just about cards, but about the atmosphere and daily life behind them.

If you enjoy seeing how things really work here, feel free to reach out anytime.

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