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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.

25Shops in California
15Cities Covered
FresnoMost Shops

There are 25 Japanese Cards card shops listed in California, spread across 15 cities including Fresno, Sacramento, and San Jose. 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 →
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 →
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
● Open
916-927-0810 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 →
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 →
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 →
Card Game Coliseum storefront
Card Game Coliseum
67 reviews
★4.7
2717 S Orange Ave Unit B, Santa Ana, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
657-210-4133 View Shop →
Paper Hero's Comics storefront
Paper Hero's Comics
53 reviews
★4.7
26771 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
661-513-9700 View Shop →
The Pika Place storefront
The Pika Place
48 reviews
★4.7
701 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles
Hours
Wed–Fri 2PM–7PM · Sat 12PM–7PM · Sun 12PM–6PM
● Closed
— View Shop →
Sparks Trading Cards storefront
Sparks Trading Cards
40 reviews
★4.7
1224 Monaco Ct Ste 31, Stockton, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
209-213-1365 View Shop →
Just Flip TCG storefront
Just Flip TCG
65 reviews
★4.6
2842 Story Rd Ste 60, San Jose, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles 🏆 Events
Hours
● Closed
408-493-5442 View Shop →
SimplyUnlucky Game Shop storefront
SimplyUnlucky Game Shop
38 reviews
★4.6
2307 Oakdale Rd Ste 601, Modesto, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🏆 Events 🕹️ Vintage 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
209-408-0785 View Shop →
Cardzilla Collectibles storefront
Cardzilla Collectibles
134 reviews
★4.5
23840 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA
⚡ Pokémon 🎌 Japanese 💎 Singles
Hours
Open daily 12PM–6PM
● Closed
(310) 325-0888 View Shop →
Super Fantasy Land storefront
Super Fantasy Land
57 reviews
★4.5
24201 Valencia Blvd Unit 1057, Santa Clarita, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🕹️ Vintage
Hours
● Closed
661-263-2625 View Shop →
LVLUP Gaming TCG storefront
LVLUP Gaming TCG
47 reviews
★4.5
1356 E 41st St, Ste A, Los Angeles, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese 🏆 Events
Hours
Tue–Fri 6PM–10PM · Sat 2PM–10PM · Sun 2PM–8PM · Mon Closed
● Closed
(213) 755-0284 View Shop →
Slabspace Sports Card and PTCG storefront
Slabspace Sports Card and PTCG
34 reviews
★4.4
15455 Jeffrey Rd Ste 318, Irvine, CA
⚡ Pokémon ⚾ MLB 🏅 PSA 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
949-810-1202 View Shop →
J&S Collectibles storefront
J&S Collectibles
18 reviews
★4.4
298 S D St Suite B, San Bernardino, CA
⚡ Pokémon 💎 Singles 🎌 Japanese
Hours
● Closed
909-666-0638 View Shop →

Japanese Cards Card Shops by City in California

Cities with the most shops carrying japanese cards in California.

Fresno, CA 2 Sacramento, CA 2 San Jose, CA 2 Santa Clarita, CA 2 Anaheim, CA 1 Bakersfield, CA 1 City of Industry, CA 1 Fontana, CA 1 Glendale, CA 1 Irvine, CA 1 Long Beach, CA 1 Los Angeles, CA 1 Modesto, CA 1 Pasadena, CA 1 Riverside, 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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