TOKYO — The collectibles market in Japan is booming for Labubu plush dolls from Chinese company Pop Mart International Group, fueling the proliferation of counterfeit products here — and efforts to fight back.
Flea market app SNKRDUNK seeks to authenticate each and every little monster
A Labubu is inspected for authenticity at SNKRDUNK. (Photo by Shuhei Yuzawa)
SHUHEI YUZAWA
August 18, 2025 03:42 JST