So how do we overseas people order doujinshi? Well we have to use proxy services. These are companies in Japan that will be our middle man. Meaning they buy the stuff for us, and then ship it to us. Along with paying the doujinshi, the proxy service fees, shipping to the proxy service, and shipping to you, the total costs is going to add up greatly. A 700 yen (about $7) doujinshi can easily cost you $30 in total to get. It is very important to read the proxy service rules and guidelines. It will save you from disappointed, surprises, and frustration. Some specialize in auctions while others in online shops. Fees can vary a lot for both shopping and auctions in each service company. If you plan on buying adult rated doujinshi, be sure to look up laws of your country to see if it will get through customs. Some proxy service may not allow adult rated doujinshi, and some even require for your ID to verify your age. There's also forwarding service which is your mailbox in Japan so you have to order the doujinshi straight from the mail order store with your credit or debit card, and just use the address you get from the forwarding service. Please note that it is very possible the store may reject the forwarding service address. Toranoana is partnered with Tenso, a forwarding service for overseas customers. I haven't used Tenso before, but people say it can be pricey and they force EMS shipping so you can't choose a cheaper shipping option. There are also individual people that live in Japan that can buy stuff for you, and even go to the event or store and buy the doujinshi aka pick-up service. They typically charge $10 an order on one store or $10 per artist. They are usually on Tumblr or Livejournal. Of course if you have a friend in Japan who is nice enough or has the same interest as you to buy it for you, lucky you!