In 2023, the popular Johnny’s Entertainment, beloved by many J-POP fans, officially rebranded as STARTO. For fans looking to purchase merchandise of their favorite artists, such as Japan-exclusive support fans, calendars, standees, shop photos, or concert goods, it’s easy to get them from the official STARTO FAMILY CLUB. STORE and have them shipped back to Malaysia.
Whether you’re a fan of popular groups like Kinki Kids, Hey! Say! JUMP, SixTONES, Snow Man, King & Prince, Travis Japan, or Naniwa Danshi, or you’re following the up-and-coming Johnny’s Jr, this guide will teach you how to get your hands on these exclusive goods!
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Table of Contents
→ STARTO Entertainment Introduction
→ STARTO Online Store Overview
→ FAMILY CLUB Official Fan Club
→ FAMILY CLUB. STORE Shopping Tutorial
STARTO Entertainment Introduction
Most of the male groups under STARTO (previously known as Johnny’s) begin their journey as ジャニーズJr. (similar to trainees), building experience and popularity with the ultimate goal of debuting through CD/DVD releases. Once they debut, they are recognized as “debut groups.”
The Japanese official website offers a wider selection of merchandise at more affordable prices, and fans can also get access to new products first! Currently, the site separates “Product List” and “Shop” into two different pages. You can browse the “Product List” page to check the sales locations for various items, as some products are exclusive to specific stores or only available online. Use Buy&Ship’s forwarding or proxy service to easily purchase your favorite idol’s merchandise from the “Shop.”
STARTO Online Store Overview
STARTO Artists
Fans can quickly browse all the active male groups and solo artists under STARTO, making it easy to find their favorite idols and purchase related merchandise, such as concert goods, photobooks, DVDs, CDs, lifestyle items, and more.
Many products require pre-order or are available for a limited period (after which they are no longer sold). If fans wish to avoid paying high prices for second-hand items later, it’s best to purchase while they are still in stock.
MERCH MARKET
The main site provides announcements and sales information for concert merchandise of STARTO artists. It lists upcoming concerts and the anticipated sale dates for related goods, allowing fans to prepare in advance.
Theatre Merch Store
The website primarily sells merchandise from stage plays featuring STARTO artists. It displays the sale periods and shipping dates for all available stage play goods, giving fans time to secure their collections.
Drama Collection
The site also offers products related to TV dramas starring STARTO artists. Fans can browse a list of dramas, check the main and supporting cast, and find details on the broadcast platform, airing schedule, sales deadlines for goods, and online streaming options, ensuring they don’t miss out on any purchase opportunities.
FAMILY CLUB Official Fan Club
“FAMILY CLUB” serves as the official fan club, featuring the latest updates on each artist’s activities, such as stage performances, TV drama special website updates, and fan club events. It also offers exclusive content that is only accessible to fan club members, helping fans stay informed on their idols’ activities and purchase merchandise while keeping up-to-date with their latest news!
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FAMILY CLUB. STORE Shopping Tutorial
Step 1
Go to FAMILY CLUB. STORE and click the person icon at the top right corner to register or log in.
Step 2
Click on “Register as a New User.”
Step 3
Enter your email address and submit.
Step 4
Open the email sent by the store and click the link to fill in your personal information.
For shipping address, go to “Overseas Warehouse Address” on your Buy&Ship member centre and view the information of Buy&Ship’s Japan warehouse.
Enter shipping details including your name with your BNS member ID.
In the name session, please enter your name and Buy&Ship membership number (e.g. MYXXXXXX). For the “フリガナ“, you need to convert your name into Japanese Katakana (click here to convert). Once it’s converted, copy and paste it onto the name bar.
Step 5
After submitting your details, registration is complete.
Step 6
Log in and add your desired items to the shopping cart.
Step 7
Go to the cart and click “Proceed to Checkout.”
Step 8
Choose a shipping method.
Step 9
Select a payment method and fill in your credit card information to complete the purchase.
Remember to declare your shipments at your Buy&Ship member centre once you’ve received the shipping confirmation email!
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