How to Shop
You can lookup CDs by each categories "Pre-Order", "New Releases", "Imported CDs", "Japanese releases" and "Blu-ray/DVD/etc."
You can also search by any keyword with our search engine. (Please read "How to search" below.)
Select the items you want to purchase on the list or from a detail page, and click "Add to Cart". If you want to finish your shopping, please click "CHECK OUT" and fill out the secure order form.
Confirmation of your purchase will be sent by e-mail with your points, total cost and the postage.
If you do not receive this within 5 days, please e-mail us to:order@arksquare.net.
How to Search: Please select your desired category and enter the keyword(s). Entering multiple keywords will narrow the search results.
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Payment Method
Payment must be in US dollars by Credit Card (VISA and MASTERCARD), International POSTAL Money Order, Cash Payment via Registered Mail or Post Wire Transfer (Giro accounts) or PayPal by your request.
When you find an album you wish to purchase, put it in your shopping cart by checking the mark in front of the music titles. Follow the directions provided on the Shopping Cart page to complete your purchase.
If you wish to order by e-mail, please write your name, address, item names you want to purchase, and we will send you a link to pay by credit card.
Credit Cards
We accept Visa and MasterCard.
Please follow all of the instructions on the Shopping Cart page when you place your order.
You will be actually charged when your order being shipped.
If the invoice amount changes due to additions or out-of-stock items, we will send you a new payment link and an original billing (order) numbers that are provisionally settled will be deleted.
PayPal
We will send you a payment request via PayPal when your order is ready to ship.
International POSTAL Money Order
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Cash Payment via Registered Mail
For a cash payment, please send it in a registered mail to the addressed below.
Only Japanese Yen and US$ are accepted. Upon receiving it, your order will be processed, and will be shipped as soon as the items become available. If you're sending US dollars, please round off to the nearest. We'd appreciate it if you do not send us changes.
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Put your desired product(s) in the Shopping Cart on the web.
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Fill in the shipping and billing forms online.
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Select 'Cash Payment via Registered Mail' as your payment method.
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You will receive a confirmation e-mail.
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Write down your order id, and make sure you have your order id written down on the check.
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Please send your payment via Registered Mail to the following address:
Ark Enterprise Co., Ltd.
4-1-4-103, Nakamachi
Machida, Tokyo 194-0021
JAPAN
Post Wire Transfer
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Bank Wire Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Collect on Delivery (for Japan residence)
You can pay to the deliveryman. It charges an additional fee $4.50 to the total amount + shipping & handling.
Can be paid in Cash, Debit Card or Credit Card(VISA, MasterCard).
TAX (for Japan residence)
Notice: Since October 1st, 2019, you will be added 10% of sales tax to the total amount. (excluding S&H fee)
Please email us if you have other questions or concerns.
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Shipping & Handling Rates
Notification of revision of rates for International Postage Rates effective on October 1st, 2023, Japan time (GMT+9)
[[[[[ Japan Post has made the following announcement: "Transport costs and delivery costs overseas have been rising. In order to ensure stable international mail service for our customers, we will partially revise international postage rates effective Sunday, October 1, 2023. Thank you for understanding and cooperation."
Due to this change, our shipping & handling fee will change (by area) from October 1st, 2023 (For all orders "shipping" after October 1st. - The shipping & handling charges will be changed for orders we get before September 30th.) ]]]]]
We recommend delivery via EMS (Express Mail Service-registered)/DHL for a faster and safer delivery.
Please check the box for 'Sending by EMS'.
All parcels heavier than 2 kilograms (more than 17 CD's) will be shipped via EMS (or DHL), because for a parcel weight over 2 kilograms, the EMS shipping cost is actually lower than regular airmail, not to mention it being faster and safer.
Regular air mail will be sent as a small package.(Under 2 kg)
COUNTRIES except Japan: ASIA: $5.90 for the first disc and $1.50 for each additional disc. Additional charge for registered mail is $3.60.
EUROPE, CANADA, OCEANIA, MEXICO, MIDDLE EAST: $7.00 for the first disc and $1.80 for each additional disc. Additional charge for registered mail is $5.60.
THE UNITED STATES (including overseas territories like Guam): $9.90 for the first disc and $2.20 for each additional disc. Additional charge for registered mail is $5.60.
SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA, AFRICA: $8.90 for the first disc and $2.40 for each additional disc. Additional charge for registered mail is $5.60.
For EMS(Express/registered) mail or DHL, there is an additional fee which is set at $10.00: ASIA 1 (China/Korea/Taiwan) / $14.00: ASIA 2 (Except Asia 1 area) / $21.50: EUROPE, CANADA, OCEANIA, MEXICO, MIDDLE EAST / $20.00: THE UNITED STATES (including overseas territories like Guam) / $20.00: SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA, AFRICA.
Orders with over 17 CD's will be automatically changed to shipping by EMS and calculated according to weight and shipping destination.
Please note : All mail packages are shipped at the customer's risk.
We will NOT be responsible for any losses if you choose to ship with "Airmail (unregistered)".
JAPAN : Add $5.80 in shipping and handling charges to all areas of Japan.
All mail packages are shipped at the customer's risk.
We do not calculate or charge you for local duties or taxes on non-JAPAN shipments. You are responsible for paying any taxes, duties, or customs fee charged by your local government. Please check with your local post office for more information.
All orders except Japan may be expected to arrive within 5-14 business days for Air-Mail/ around 1-3 weeks for Registered SAL.
Japan orders will arrive in 2-7 days.
Please ensure that you have entered your address correctly. You will be charged for shipping if we have to re-ship an item because of an address error on your part.
In the event that an order is shipped by EMS/DHL (Registared Air Mail) is lost en route, we must wait for the claim to be processed. This may take up to 6 months.
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Credit Card Security
We appreciate the concern that many of our customers have expressed about the security of online credit card transactions. You can be sure that Ark Soundtrack Square takes all necessary security measures to protect your credit card information, and does not release information to any outside organization.
Here are a few measures we have taken to protect our customers:
Secure Server Technology :
We use the SSI technology to encrypt the information you send us through our Shopping Cart, so that it cannot be read in transit. When you input your information, you may notice that an unbroken key (if you are using Netscape Navigator 3.0 or earlier), or an locked padlock (if you are using Netscape Communicator 4.0 or later, or Microsoft Internet Explorer) appears at the left bottom of your browser.
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Out of stock itmes
There is no guarantee that an album listed will actually be shipped right away. An album may be in stock when you place your order, but may be sold out by the time your order is processed. We will try our best to re-order as soon as possible and will notify you through email.(Especially, promo items are very limited quantity, and it is possible to unable to re-order.)
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Return Policies
We absolutely guarantee your satisfaction with our products and services. You may return any unopened item within 14 days of delivery for a full refund of the product price. Shipping charges, however, are not refundable.
If you receive a defective item(except the broken jewel cases), please contact us: service@arksquare.net. We will issue you a full refund, including shipping and handling, after we have recieved your returned defective product.
It generally takes about 3-4 weeks to process a domestic return. We recommend that you send your return via an insured carrier. We are not responsible for lost returns.