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Welcome to AkaTako - your USA based source (with a small outpost in Europe) for underground and hard to find Japanese art: signed art books, limited edition prints and posters, licensed enamel pins and t-shirts, artist produced postcards and mini books, original drawings and paintings, and lots more. We ship worldwide!
Not sure where to start? Check out the more popular artists and items just below. A bit further down the page is a news feed of everything going on with AkaTako.

THE LATEST NEWS

Mar 30, 2025

Just added, several new small goods produced by Em Nishizuka! There are three art books - all with her signature - plus a clear file and choice of two caterpillar keychains.

Em Nishizuka Nautilus SIGNED
Em Nishizuka
"Nautilus"
Em Nishizuka Nautilus II SIGNED
Em Nishizuka
"Nautilus II"
Em Nishizuka Caterpillar Collection II SIGNED
Em Nishizuka
"Caterpillar Collection II"
Em Nishizuka Clear File
Em Nishizuka
Clear File
Em Nishizuka Caterpillar Keychain
Em Nishizuka
Caterpillar Keychain

Please click the images or links above for more details.


Mar 28, 2025

A brand new Takato Yamamoto book published at the end of 2024 is now available for pre-order! "Colorful Art Book" gives you a look into his process and how he creates his highly detailed artworks. You are also invited to try it out for yourself by tracing the preliminary sketches in the book and then painting them like the originals or coming up with your own coloring scheme. Book is SIGNED by Takato Yamamoto. About 75% drawings (mostly black and white) and 25% text. Full details will be added after arrival.

Also coming back after a bit of an absence, signed copies of "Vampire's Box"! The first "box" book which collects Takato Yamamoto's favorite subject of vampires in a neat square format. The second "box" book "Skull's Box" is also in stock.

Takato Yamamoto Vampire's Box SIGNED
"Vampire's Box"
(on the way!)
Takato Yamamoto Skull's Box SIGNED
"Skull's Box"
(now in stock!)

Please click the images or links above for more information.


Feb 24, 2025

Mari Shimizu's latest photo book of her ball-jointed dolls and doll objects is now available. "International Girls' Expo - Passion Mimic Girl" is 64 pages and hand SIGNED by the artist inside the cover.

Mari Shimizu International Girls Expo SIGNED Mari Shimizu International Girls Expo SIGNED

Please click the images above for more photos and details.


Feb 20, 2025

Just added, a handful of new small goods produced by Kana Miyamoto. There's a new sticker sheet, two heart-shaped buttons, and three new microfiber handkerchiefs! All with her latest artworks.

Kana Miyamoto Sticker Sheet 2 Kana Miyamoto Pin Group Heart Kana Miyamoto Handkerchiefs 2

Please click the images above for more details and to purchase.


Dec 1, 2024

Special licensed collaboration project with sixteen different artists is now available for PRE-ORDER! Clear acrylic stand is printed with artwork by each artist. Each stand has between 4 and 9 pieces (including the base).
Acrylic stands are expected to arrive January 10 +/-. Exact arrival dates will be added here!

** FACTORY UPDATES **
January 3 - printing is completed.
January 9 - cutting is completed.
January 13 - packaging and preparing of parcels is completed.
January 17 - arrived to EU and USA!!
All pre-orders planned to ship by Monday 20 Jan!


Akiko Ijichi
Acrylic Art Stand

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Chika Tanikawa
Acrylic Art Stand

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Chika Yamada
Acrylic Art Stand

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Daisuke Ichiba
Acrylic Art Stand

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Eimi Suzuki
Acrylic Art Stand

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Em Nishizuka
Acrylic Art Stand

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Kana Miyamoto
Acrylic Art Stand

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Kenichi Koyama
Acrylic Art Stand

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Kozue Kuroki
Acrylic Art Stand

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Makiko Sugawa
Acrylic Art Stand

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Mari Shimizu
Acrylic Art Stand

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Mika Nitta
Acrylic Art Stand

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Shintaro Kago
Acrylic Art Stand


Suehiro Maruo
Acrylic Art Stand


Tama
Acrylic Art Stand


Tokyo Jesus
Acrylic Art Stand

Please click the images or titles above for more information.


Nov 29, 2024

Just added, two new small items made by Fuco Ueda earlier this year for the "Kingyo Bi Show 2024" (goldfish artworks show) held in three different cities in Japan. There's a rigid plastic pill case with slide out drawer and a soft vinyl pouch with irridescent finish. Both very limited quantities!

Fuco Ueda Goldfish Pill Case
Fuco Ueda
Goldfish Pill Case
Fuco Ueda Goldfish Pouch
Fuco Ueda
Goldfish Pouch

Please click the images or titles above for more details.


Oct 8, 2024

Just added for pre-order, a new Shintaro Kago t-shirt with artwork painted specially just for AkaTako! "Miyazaki Butcher Shop" takes a charming classic and gives it a special Shintaro Kago twist.... The t-shirt will arrive towards end of October/early November. Please check the t-shirt's description for updated arrival dates. [NOW IN STOCK!!]

Shintaro Kago t-shirt Miyazaki Butcher Shop
Shintaro Kago
"Miyazaki Butcher Shop"
licensed t-shirt
Shintaro Kago t-shirt Miyazaki Butcher Shop
Shintaro Kago
"Miyazaki Butcher Shop"
close up details

Please click the images or links above for more details.


Sep 30, 2024

Just added for pre-order, Yuji Moriguchi brand new art book "Paradise" is 112 pages. Released just today!! SIGNED copies will arrive in October. Hardcover book with slipcase and obi. More details coming soon.... [NOW IN STOCK!]

Yuji Moriguchi Paradise SIGNED Yuji Moriguchi Paradise SIGNED

There are also some exhibition goods available now as well!

Yuji Moriguchi Acrylic Keychain Fuchi
acrylic keychain
Yuji Moriguchi Acrylic Keychain Otome Tsubaki
acrylic keychain
Yuji Moriguchi Clear File Small Let's Eat and Sing
small clear file
Yuji Moriguchi Clear File Small Veranda
small clear file
       
Yuji Moriguchi Clear File Flower Rain
A4 clear file
Yuji Moriguchi Clear File Song of the Thistle
A4 clear file
Yuji Moriguchi Clear File Trunk
A4 clear file
Yuji Moriguchi Pin Badge Button
2.25" (57mm) pin back button

These items will all arrive at the same time (mid to late October). Please check the item description for details.


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