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User GuideLast updated 2 min read

How to Sign Up for Tama-Chan with Your Phone or LINE

Sign up to Tama-Chan for free with your mobile number or LINE. Follow the screenshots; it takes under 5 minutes.

Open the sign-up page

  1. 1

    Tap “Log in” or “Sign Up”

    Top right of the site. Both go to the same page.

  2. 2

    Tap “Register”

    It's at the bottom of the “Sign in” page.

Sign up with your phone

  1. 1

    Fill in 5 boxes, then tap “Continue”

    • First and last name in English
    • 10-digit mobile number
    • A password of 8-24 characters, typed twice
  2. 2

    Enter the SMS code, then tap “Sign Up”

    No SMS yet? Wait 60 seconds and tap “Request OTP” again.

Or sign up with LINE

  1. 1

    Tap “Log in with LINE”

    The green button on the sign-in page. Finish LINE's steps.

  2. 2

    Enter your name and phone, then confirm the OTP

    No password needed this way, and your account is linked to LINE straight away.

After signing up

  1. 1

    Start shopping

    You land on your dashboard, already signed in. Tap the Mercari or PayPay banner to start searching.

  2. 2

    Link LINE and add @tamachan

    Tap “Click here” in the notice on your dashboard to get order updates on LINE.

Frequently asked questions

No. First and last name must be in English, with no spaces or hyphens: Jai-dee becomes Jaidee.

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Ready to start ordering from Japan?

Once you are in, order from Mercari and PayPay Flea Market yourself, or message an admin on LINE.