Pokémon Japan – Tohoku, Hiroshima & Fukuoka Special Boxes

Overview

The Pokémon Center Japan continued its run of regional exclusives with the second-wave release of the Tohoku, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka Special Boxes. Each region-themed set carried limited availability through online raffles, open only to verified Japanese accounts. Resellers who secured access during the first round and stayed prepared for the second wave managed another clean win. With resale at £200-£300 per box, these continue to dominate Japan’s TCG export scene.

How the Flip Played Out

Pokémon Japan reopened raffles for all three boxes via their official site.

Only verified users (via Japanese SMS) could re-enter, giving early verifiers a head start.

Each account limited to one entry per region; new accounts required separate SMS numbers.

Boxes retailed for around £70 (shipped) and are now reselling up to £300 each.

A “made-to-order” version was announced for late 2025, but delayed shipping ensures current resale remains strong.

Timeline: From Raffle Launch to Sell-Out

First Wave Sell-Out

11/08/2025

Initial raffle closes, with winners’ boxes shipping through September; resale spikes above £300.

Second Wave Announced

16/09/2025

Pokémon Japan confirms another raffle round for all three regional boxes.

Raffle Ends

30/09/2025

9 AM JST - Second-wave entries close; only verified Japanese accounts eligible.

Orders Fulfilled

02/10/2025

Boxes begin shipping; resale remains steady as made-to-order version confirmed for December.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Official Raffle Page

▶️ eBay Sold Listing

▶️ Original Discord Post

Final Thoughts

Japan exclusives continue to outperform standard Western sets, and this trio of regional boxes is proof. Despite the raffle system’s barrier to entry, those who set up early SMS verification and reshipper access locked in hundreds in clean profit. The upcoming made-to-order wave won’t ship until December, leaving September winners in a perfect position to sell into peak demand.