Find your JDM vehicle in Japan.
Tell us what you want. We search Japanese dealers and auctions, show you suitable candidates, and coordinate the Japanese-side purchase and export process.
Transparent sourcing service fee: $900
Your eyes on the ground in Japan.
We do not need to push a yard full of our own stock. Osaka JDM Exports is built around searching Japan for vehicles that match each customer's request.
- ✓ Dealer-lot and auction sourcing
- ✓ Available photos, auction sheets and condition information
- ✓ Buyer approval before purchase or bidding
- ✓ Japanese-side documentation and export coordination
We search for the vehicle—not a buyer for the vehicle.
Instead of asking you to choose from whatever happens to be sitting in inventory, we start with your model, budget, condition, drivetrain and other preferences.
- 01 Tell us your target
- 02 We locate candidates in Japan
- 03 You review the information
- 04 You decide whether to proceed
Start with a model. We’ll search Japan.
These are model guides—not live inventory. Click any vehicle to see typical dimensions in metric and U.S. measurements, learn why buyers like it, and ask us to find one that matches your requirements.
Important: The images above are category/model examples. A vehicle is not represented as available for sale unless we specifically identify it as a current dealer or auction find.
From request to export in five clear steps.
A simple sourcing workflow designed to keep you informed before money is committed to a vehicle.
Tell us what you want
Model, year range, transmission, 2WD/4WD, mileage, condition, budget and destination.
We search Japan
We look through suitable dealer listings, auctions and other legitimate Japanese sources.
You see candidates
We share available photos, pricing, auction sheets and relevant condition information.
You choose
Nothing is purchased or bid on until the vehicle and terms have been agreed with you.
We coordinate export
We arrange the Japanese-side documentation, inland movement and shipment coordination.
This Week in Japan
Current dealer finds, auction candidates and useful market examples. Availability can change quickly, so each vehicle is clearly labeled.
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Walk-arounds & sourcing videos
See vehicles, dealer visits and sourcing activity from Japan.
Visit YouTubeTell us your target
If none of the current finds match, send us your model, budget and requirements and we will search Japan.
Find My VehicleKnow the federal rules before we buy.
We help with the Japan-side sourcing and export process. U.S. federal import eligibility, Customs classification, and state title/registration are separate issues, so we encourage buyers to verify the exact vehicle before committing funds.
NHTSA safety exemption: a vehicle that is at least 25 years old may be imported without having to comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The 25-year period runs from the vehicle's actual manufacture date.
Three agencies matter.
- NHTSAThe 25-year safety exemption is based on manufacture date, not simply model year.
- EPAEPA has separate emissions rules. Vehicles 21 years old or older can qualify under an age-based provision when the engine is in the original or equivalent configuration.
- CBPStandard duty is generally 2.5% for automobiles and 25% for trucks, based on the price paid or payable; exact classification should be confirmed for the specific vehicle.
- State rulesFederal importability does not automatically guarantee title, registration, or road-use eligibility in every state.
General information only, not legal, customs, or registration advice. Rules, duties and interpretations can change. Confirm the exact vehicle with the relevant U.S. agencies, your Customs broker and your state before purchase.
Clear costs before you commit.
Ocean freight changes with the vehicle's dimensions, sailing schedule, destination port and carrier. Rather than publish a price that may be outdated, we provide a current shipping quote for the actual vehicle before you approve the purchase.
Inland Transport
Movement from the dealer or auction yard to the export yard or port, plus any required yard handling.
RoRo Shipping
For many drivable kei trucks and cars, Roll-on/Roll-off shipping is the simplest ocean-freight option when service is available.
Container Shipping
Container service may be appropriate depending on destination, vehicle type, schedule, security needs and carrier availability.
Quick shipping estimate
Ballpark Japan-to-US port costs for a typical kei vehicle. This is an estimate only — a confirmed quote is provided before purchase.
This is a planning estimate only. Final ocean freight depends on the actual vehicle’s cubic metres, carrier rates and sailing schedule. U.S. Customs duty, broker fees, ISF filing, terminal charges, storage, domestic transport, taxes, title and registration are paid separately in the United States and are not included above.
Know what our service costs.
Our sourcing fee is separate from the vehicle and third-party transport/export costs, so you can see what you are paying for.
Vehicle Sourcing Service
- Search Japanese dealer and auction channels
- Candidate review and available condition information
- Buyer approval before purchase or bidding
- Japan-side purchase/export coordination
- Direct communication through the process
The $900 service fee does not include the vehicle price or third-party charges unless specifically stated in your written quote.
Quoted Separately
- Vehicle purchase price
- Auction/dealer charges where applicable
- Japan inland transport and yard handling
- Export documentation
- Ocean freight
We provide the known Japan-side costs before you approve the transaction.
U.S. Buyer Costs
- Customs duty and broker fees
- ISF/entry and terminal charges
- Storage if incurred
- Domestic transport
- State title, registration and taxes
These are normally paid in the United States and are not part of the $900 service fee.
No surprise purchase before your approval.
We keep the process staged so you can review the vehicle and written cost breakdown before funds are committed to a specific purchase or auction bid.
Request & Search
Tell us the model, budget and requirements. We search for suitable candidates and share available information.
Review & Approve
You review the candidate, known condition information and written cost breakdown. We do not purchase or bid without your approval.
Invoice & Export
Payment instructions and the applicable invoice are provided for the approved transaction. After purchase, we coordinate Japan-side export documentation and shipping.
Japan-based sourcing, built for overseas buyers.
Osaka JDM Exports is an owner-operated vehicle sourcing and export business based in Osaka, Japan. We do not build the business around pushing a yard full of owned inventory—we search Japan for the vehicle our customer actually wants.
Our focus is kei trucks, kei sports cars and select JDM vehicles, with the United States as our first major market. We search Japanese used-car dealers, auction channels and other legitimate sources, then share available photos, auction information, pricing and condition details so the buyer can decide whether a candidate is worth pursuing.
Because the business is based in Osaka, we are close to the Kansai vehicle market and major export routes through Osaka and Kobe. The same dealer visits, auction finds and walk-arounds we use for sourcing also become the real-world content we share on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.
Questions buyers ask first.
Do you keep vehicles in inventory?
Our primary model is customer-request sourcing rather than maintaining a large owned inventory. We search Japanese dealers, auctions and other sources for vehicles that match your request.
What happens when you post a vehicle on social media?
Unless a post specifically says otherwise, a vehicle shown during a dealer or auction search should be treated as a current find or example—not as a vehicle owned by Osaka JDM Exports. Availability can change quickly, so we confirm it before discussing a purchase.
Can I ask you to find a specific model?
Yes. Give us as much detail as possible: model, year range, transmission, 2WD/4WD, mileage, condition, color, equipment, budget and destination.
Will I see photos or an auction sheet before buying?
We provide the information available from the source and, when available, auction sheets, listing photos and other condition information so you can review the candidate before proceeding.
Can you guarantee a vehicle can be registered in my U.S. state?
No. Federal import eligibility and state title/registration requirements are separate. Buyers should confirm their destination-state rules for the exact vehicle before purchase.
What is your service fee?
Our vehicle sourcing service fee is $900 per successfully sourced vehicle. Vehicle price, auction/dealer charges, inland transport, export documentation, ocean freight and destination-side costs are separate unless specifically included in your written quote.
When do I send money?
We first identify a suitable candidate and provide the available vehicle information and cost breakdown. You approve the vehicle and terms before we purchase or bid. Payment instructions are then provided for the approved transaction.
How do I get started?
Complete the search form below. It will prepare a detailed email with your requirements so we can start the conversation without requiring you to choose from pre-existing inventory.
Tell us your target.
The more detail you provide, the easier it is to search efficiently and avoid wasting your time on unsuitable vehicles.
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