Our Story: The Journey of Onahole Station
From a Toronto Dorm Room to North America's Premier Japanese Toy Shop.
🚂 Next Stop: Pleasure. Welcome aboard. Before we became Onahole Station, we were just a group of friends with a shared passion. Here is how we got here.
2015: The Spark (Our Beginning)
📍 University of Toronto, Canada It all started on campus. As international students, we bonded over our love for Japanese adult culture ("Otaku" culture). We realized that getting high-quality Japanese AV Onaholes in Canada was difficult and expensive. Friends started asking us for help buying them. We began contacting manufacturers directly and importing small batches for our circle. This was the seed that would eventually grow into Onahole Station.
2019: The Professional Turn (ADULTISHOP)
📍 From Hobby to Business After graduation, we decided to turn our passion into a profession. We launched ADULTISHOP in 2019.
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We established our first warehouse in Japan to secure better pricing.
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We optimized the supply chain to bring authentic toys to North America faster. As we grew, we noticed a surging demand specifically from English-speaking customers who wanted to understand the intricate world of Japanese toys.
2024: The Rebirth (Onahole Station)
📍 A Dedicated Platform To better serve our North American audience, we rebranded and launched Onahole Station.
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The Concept: Inspired by the JR (Japan Railways) train system. We want your shopping experience to feel like boarding a train in Tokyo—exciting, efficient, and culturally immersive.
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The Mission: To be your conductor/guide. We translate not just the language, but the culture behind the toys, providing detailed English descriptions and expert insights.
Our Vision: Bridging the Gap
We are still those same friends from 2015, just with a bigger warehouse and a global team. Our goal remains simple: To lower the barrier. By improving the logistics between Japan and North America, we ensure you get premium Japanese quality at affordable prices.
Thank you for riding with us. Sincerely, The Onahole Station Team 🙆🏻🙆🏻♂️🙆🏻♀️