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Japanese Cards Card Shops in California

Find local japanese cards card shops in California — browse hours, ratings, Street View photos, and directions for every listed shop.

53Shops in California
15Cities Covered
Garden GroveMost Shops

There are 53 Japanese Cards card shops listed in California, spread across 15 cities including Garden Grove, Salinas, and Escondido. Highest-rated currently: CoreTCG in Pasadena.

Japanese Pokémon cards have become a major category — Japanese sets release months before their English counterparts, often have better print quality, and contain exclusive cards that never make the English cut. The shops listed here carry Japanese sealed product, singles, or both, and many import from established Japanese suppliers rather than relying on convention pickups.

Top Japanese Cards Shops

Highest-rated shops in our directory carrying japanese cards.

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CoreTCG storefront
CoreTCG
219 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
770 S Arroyo Pkwy, Ste 110, Pasadena, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
Open daily 11AM–8PM
● Closed
(626) 577-6696 View Shop →
Legacy Comics & Cards storefront
Legacy Comics & Cards
477 reviews
⭐ Top Rated
201 N Orange St, Glendale, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🕹️ Vintage 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri, Sun 11:30AM–8PM · Wed & Sat 10AM–8PM
● Closed
(818) 247-8803 View Shop →
The Light
35 reviews
★5.0
434 N Lemon Ave, Ontario, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
909-395-0935 View Shop →
Chase's Pokemon Fan Club & Collectibles storefront
Chase's Pokemon Fan Club & Collectibles
28 reviews
★5.0
701 19th St, Bakersfield, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🕹️ Vintage 🏅 PSA
Hours
● Closed
661-431-2248 View Shop →
Haiku Pop Gaming & Collectibles
19 reviews
★5.0
22500 Town Cir, Ste 2175, Moreno Valley, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
323-607-2801 View Shop →
Goblin Bros
18 reviews
★5.0
129 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
707-608-4171 View Shop →
Golden State TCG
268 reviews
★4.9
4070 Baseline Rd Suite 120, Roseville, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
916-742-5657 View Shop →
Collectible Exchange
60 reviews
★4.9
9155 Archibald Ave Ste E, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🕹️ Vintage 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
909-256-4840 View Shop →
Triumph TCG storefront
Triumph TCG
47 reviews
★4.9
5494 E Lamona Ave Ste 140, Fresno, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
559-470-5170 View Shop →
Topspot Cards
37 reviews
★4.9
1571 S Sunkist St Ste J, Anaheim, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
714-733-9226 View Shop →
Great Escape Games storefront
Great Escape Games
220 reviews
★4.8
1250 Howe Ave Ste 3A, Sacramento, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
916-927-0810 View Shop →
JJ's Collectibles
151 reviews
★4.8
11893 Valley View St, Garden Grove, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
714-750-6162 View Shop →
Akiba HQ
150 reviews
★4.8
28312 Industrial Blvd Ste E, Hayward, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
510-361-0096 View Shop →
On-Board Gaming
117 reviews
★4.8
316 W Mission Ave, Ste 117, Escondido, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
760-566-6782 View Shop →
Tofu's Trading storefront
Tofu's Trading
115 reviews
★4.8
969 Story Rd Ste 6078, San Jose, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events 💎 Singles
Hours
● Closed
951-480-4676 View Shop →
Constellation Collective Sacramento storefront
Constellation Collective Sacramento
58 reviews
★4.8
6220 Belleau Wood Ln Unit 2, Sacramento, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
916-426-8786 View Shop →
Funhouse 51 Collectibles
37 reviews
★4.8
512 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
661-418-6751 View Shop →
Junkyard Cards storefront
Junkyard Cards
35 reviews
★4.8
2150 E South St, Ste 111, Long Beach, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
562-470-6174 View Shop →
Sumo Stars Collectibles
24 reviews
★4.8
805 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🕹️ Vintage 🏅 PSA
Hours
● Closed
714-485-5223 View Shop →
JinkiesCo Gaming
15 reviews
★4.8
200 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Ste 413, Escondido, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
714-580-5751 View Shop →
Chrono & Cosmo
11 reviews
★4.8
9161 Sierra Ave Ste 106, Fontana, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
909-320-8004 View Shop →
Top Deck Keep
344 reviews
★4.7
10128 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
951-977-9955 View Shop →
Crazy Squirrel Game Store storefront
Crazy Squirrel Game Store
218 reviews
★4.7
7711 N First St, Fresno, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
559-431-0188 View Shop →
The Poki Mart storefront
The Poki Mart
92 reviews
★4.7
17835 Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles
Hours
Wed 3PM–9PM · Sat 9AM–5PM
● Closed
(626) 581-0123 View Shop →

Japanese Cards Card Shops by City in California

Cities with the most shops carrying japanese cards in California.

Garden Grove, CA 3 Salinas, CA 3 Escondido, CA 2 Fresno, CA 2 Moreno Valley, CA 2 Ontario, CA 2 Palmdale, CA 2 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 2 Sacramento, CA 2 San Diego, CA 2 San Jose, CA 2 Santa Clarita, CA 2 Anaheim, CA 1 Bakersfield, CA 1 City of Industry, CA 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Why buy Japanese Pokémon cards instead of English?
Japanese sets release earlier, have better print quality, often cost less per pack, and include exclusives. The downside is most Japanese cards are tournament-illegal in English-language events.
Do these shops carry Japanese TCGs beyond Pokémon?
Some do — One Piece TCG, Weiss Schwarz, and Dragon Ball Super Card Game appear in shops that specialize in import inventory. Call ahead to confirm what they stock.
How do I tell if a Japanese card is authentic?
Reputable shops authenticate every Japanese single before stocking it. If buying online, check seller history and look for high-resolution photos of the texture, holo, and rear printing.

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