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Gear Up for Less: Your Guide to Buying Motorcycle Helmets & Accessories from Japan!

December 6, 2024
Gear Up for Less: Your Guide to Buying Motorcycle Helmets & Accessories from Japan!

Arai, OGK Kabuto, and other top motorcycle gear brands are now within reach without the hefty price tag! This guide explores the best deals available on Japan’s Rakuten marketplace, showing you how to navigate the site, score the best prices, ship your gear to Australia and get ready to upgrade your ride for less!

Table of Contents

→ Top Picks of Motorcycle Helmets & Accessories
→ Buy&Ship Member Unboxing
→ Rakuten Motorcycle Gear Shopping Tutorial

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Top Picks of Motorcycle Helmets & Accessories

Arai RX-7X HAGA Full-Face Helmet

Arai RX-7X HAGA Full-Face Helmet

A leading Japanese helmet manufacturer renowned for its premium motorcycle and racing helmets, is a mainstay in MotoGP, WTCR, and Formula 1.

Meet Arai’s flagship helmet. The PB-SNC2 shell combines strength and lightness. The VAS shield system maximizes visibility and safety, while the FCS liner ensures all-day comfort.

AU Price:A$1,424.95

JP Price:A$819.77(JPY79,200)

OGK Kabuto KAMUI 3 Full-Face Helmet

OGK Kabuto KAMUI 3 Full-Face Helmet

OGK Kabuto, a top Japanese helmet brand, prioritizes rider safety with its “Quality of Heart” philosophy.

A blend of sleek design and functionality. The Teijin UV & IR shield effectively reduces sun heat and glare. Features a built-in sun visor, washable COOLMAX® liner, and a robust double shell structure.

Not available in Australia

JP Price:A$318.80(JPY30,800)

Arai VZ-RAM NAKAGAMI GP2 Open-Face Helmet

Arai VZ-RAM NAKAGAMI GP2 Open-Face Helmet

Inspired by MotoGP rider Takaaki Nakagami. The lightweight PB-cLc2 shell and VAS-Z shield provide excellent protection and a wider field of vision. Includes an antimicrobial, adjustable liner for a personalized fit.

Australia Price:A$1,028.18

JP Price:A$728.68(JPY70,400)

Arai RAPIDE-NEO Full-Face Helmet

Arai RAPIDE-NEO Full-Face Helmet

Classic 80s styling with modern safety features. The PB-cLc2 shell and VAS-V shield offer superior protection. The adjustable, antimicrobial FCS liner provides lasting comfort.

Not available in Australia

JP Price:A$603.44(JPY58,300)

KOMINE GK-220 Protect Mesh Gloves

KOMINE GK-220 Protect Mesh Gloves

A leading Japanese riding gear brand, KOMINE offers safe, practical, stylish, and affordable motorcycle accessories.

These riding gloves feature rubber protectors and breathable mesh to keep your hands cool and dry. Touchscreen compatible fingertips and carbon fiber reinforcement.

Not available in Australia

JP Price:A$53.30(JPY5,149)

Arai RX-7X HAGA Racing Spoiler

Arai RX-7X Racing Spoiler

Enhance stability and aerodynamics! Designed with a special material that crushes on impact, minimizing force transfer to the head. Easy installation with double-sided tape.

Not available in Australia

JP Price:A$58.07-59.77(JPY5,610-5,775)

Arai VAS-Z Mirror Shield

Arai VAS-Z Mirror Shield

Upgrade your VZ-RAM helmet with this stylish and functional visor. Available in red, blue, green, and silver mirror finishes. Effectively reduces glare and enhances visibility for a safer ride.

Not available in Australia

JP Price:A$111.58(JPY10,780)

Buy&Ship Member Unboxing

Want more options? Explore our Community’s unboxing posts and find your next favorite Motorcycle Helmets & Accessories!

💡 Note: Product prices, quantities etc. may change due to sales. All subject to change. We do not own any of the pictures above nor affiliated with the brands mentioned. All credits are due to all of the brands featured in the article unless otherwise specified.

Rakuten Motorcycle Gear Shopping Tutorial

Step 1

Go to Buy&Ship website to log in or register as a member.

Rakuten Japan Shopping Tutorial 2

Step 2

Fill in your first and last name, email address and set your account password. Click “Sign Up” once details are completed.

Step 3

Browse on Rakuten Japan to pick your favourite item, you can add item into your cart or checkout immediately.

Rakuten Japan Shopping Tutorial 3: browse on Rakuten shops and add favourite items into cart
Rakuten Japan Shopping Tutorial  4: select Ibaraki Prefecture as shipping region

Step 4

Go to your shopping cart, select “茨城県 (Ibaraki Prefecture)” as the shipping location from the upper right corner.

Check and make sure correct items are added into cart, and proceed.

Step 5

Sign into your Rakuten account. If you’re not a Rakuten member, you can register as a member below by filling in the form.

Learn more: Step-by-Step Guide on Rakuten and How to Register As Member

Rakuten Japan Shopping Tutorial 5: sign in or register as a member on Rakuten
Rakuten Japan Shopping Tutorial 6: fill in Buyandship's Japan warehouse as your shipping address

Step 6

Fill in delivery address. Go to the “Overseas Warehouse Address” on your Buy&Ship member centre and select “Japan” to view the information of Buy&Ship’s Japan warehouse.

In the name session, please enter your name and Buy&Ship membership number (e.g. AUXXXXXX). 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 7

You can choose whether to register as a member on Rakuten. If you don’t want to register, you can click the second box “楽天会員に登録しない”.

It’s highly recommended to register as a member if you shop often on Rakuten as you can save payment and shipping details on your account for faster checkout next time, and earn points!

Set your password if you proceed with registration.

Rakuten Japan Shopping Tutorial 7: choose whether you register as Rakuten member
Rakuten Japan Shopping Tutorial 8: proceed to payment page

Step 8

Proceed onto payment page, fill in your credit card information to settle the payment, and then click “次へ”.

Step 9

Confirm your order information, and then click “OK” (the red box shown). You’ll receive email confirmation once order is submitted.

Rakuten Japan Shopping Tutorial 9: confirm your order information
Rakuten Japan Shopping Tutorial 10: once you've received a shipping confirmation email from Rakuten, declare your shipments on Buyandship

Step 10

Once you’ve received a shipping notification email from Rakuten, go to your member centre and declare the shipment on Buy&Ship to receive your package as soon as possible!

💡 Members can purchase Buy&Ship Plus during the parcel declaration process. The fee will be 3% of the declared value of your parcel, which will be collected together with the delivery fee .


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