TOKYO -- Japanese used-goods marketplace Mercari launched its services in Taiwan on Thursday, allowing Taiwanese to buy their favorite items, such as anime merchandise, cameras and luxury brand bags, directly from the Japanese secondhand market.
Move comes as China's Temu, Shein lead direct-to-consumer business

Mercari's website in traditional Chinese characters enables Taiwanese shoppers to browse for items and make purchases. (Mercari)
TOKYO -- Japanese used-goods marketplace Mercari launched its services in Taiwan on Thursday, allowing Taiwanese to buy their favorite items, such as anime merchandise, cameras and luxury brand bags, directly from the Japanese secondhand market.