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How do I purchase music on JapanFiles.com? 1. Click the Add Album or Add Track icons to add music to your cart. 2. Click your cart (top left of the page), then select Checkout. 3. After checkout your files will be available in the Download Area. 4. Your files are available until you have completed the download successfully.
How long has JapanFiles.com been around? JapanFiles.com has been in operation since 2004, supporting independent and major-label Japanese artists through English-language promotion, digital sales, and live events in the USA and Mexico. In addition, we've released 10 Japanese music CDs including 3 of our "Fresh Cuts from Japan" compilations.
How much do songs cost? Individual tracks are priced at 1 credit ($0.99) each. Full albums are 10 credits ($9.90) or less. Monthly specials feature albums at 50% off.
Do you sell CDs? We sell a limited number of import CDs and USA releases. You can visit our the JapanFiles.com store here.
How do I buy credits? First, log in to your account on JapanFiles.com.
If you don't have an account, you can sign up for free here. Purchases require a credit card. You can buy credits at any time here.
Will my credits expire if I don't spend them all at once? No. Any unused credits remain in your account balance.
How many times can I download a purchased track? Each purchase can be downloaded only once.
What happens if there's a problem with my tracks? A skip or incomplete song? You can report any problems with your purchased tracks here. We will repair the tracks and credit your account immediately.
Do JapanFiles.com purchases have DRM? There is no DRM so your purchased music will play on any device.
Where are my favorite J-Rock/J-Pop artists - Puffy, Utada, Gackt, Mr. Children, etc.? JapanFiles.com specializes in hard-to-find Japanese indie bands, but our roster of bands grows every month.If you register on our forum, you'll receive our e-mail updates when we announce new bands.
Do you charge fees to the artists? We do not charge any fees to our partner artists/labels. Royalties are paid directly to the artists in Japan, not to USA digital music brokers or middlemen.
Can I sample the music before I buy? Every song on JapanFiles.com longer than 1 minute has a 30-60 second preview.
Why are some artist names uppercase/lowercase? Can't you people spell? Many Japanese artists choose the punctuation of their names based on the appearance of the Roman letters, or for symbolic meaning - for example, the lowercase "i" in LiN CLOVER has special significance to the band.
Does JapanFiles.com bring artists to the USA? Yes. We've worked with anime events like Sakura-Con, A-Kon, Anime Boston, Fanime Con, Anime Vegas, and Anime Mid Atlantic, plus performances in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Antonio, and SXSW (Austin).
Why should I buy MP3s? Shouldn't I just download these for free off the internet? There are many reasons, but the two most important are: (a) the artists really do need your support. JapanFiles pays royalties directly to the artists, so your purchases go straight to them. Supporting the artists financially allows them to make more music! (b) many of the events we work with (see above) choose to invite artists based on their sales ranking on JapanFiles.com. So getting an artist you like into the Top Sellers list is a way to help them come to the USA.
There are over 200 artists here - how do I get started? Check out the Top Sellers list on our front page, or our monthly special recommendations. If you sign up for a free account on our forum, you'll get our regular newsletters too.
