FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE CAN I BUY LAREINE CDs/VIDEOS OUTSIDE OF JAPAN?
For ALL of Lareine's releases, try Third Stage. Third Stage is an indies store in Tokyo that carries both new and used items, and you can frequently find rare items here. They definitely have the best selection of Lareine items online. New releases frequently come with special bonus presents like photos, autographed cards, message CDs, or posters. This link is for the English-language overseas ordering section of their site:
http://www.mandrakeroot.co.jp/i/ts/info/overseas/index.htm
For Lareine's regular major-label releases (almost everything after Metamorphose), the best single online store is CD Japan. They're prompt and reliable, and have been used by practically every j-rock fan I've ever encountered online. There's an easy-to-use English version of the site, and they accept credit cards for convenience. However, they do not generally carry indies releases.
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/
HMV Japan carries indies releases, but the English portion of this site is limited so you have to know some Japanese to navigate around it and it can be difficult to register with them. They do accept credit cards, though, so if you're nervous about sending cash in the mail, they're worth a try.
http://www.hmv.co.jp
Also, if there's a Japanese store in your area (like an Asahiya or Kinokuniya), you might want to drop by. They can generally get any major releases CD Japan can, and won't charge S+H fees. Plus, it's good to support local businesses.