THE LANDING
Cargo the world is calling for
Every item on The Landing was requested by players inside the KITAMAE game. Captains navigating the virtual coast select real regional goods they want to buy. Those selections automatically appear here. When an item gathers enough votes to show clear demand, we procure it from Japan for actual sale.
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Player Requests
In the game, players discover and request real Japanese goods. These requests automatically become listings on this page. The catalog is built entirely by players.
02
Community Voting
While new items can only be added by players from within the game, anyone can vote on the existing listings here. Every vote proves there is real-world demand for the product.
03
Procurement
When an item gathers enough votes to show clear demand, we directly contact the regional makers and artisans in Japan to negotiate the procurement of the goods.
04
Real-World Sale
If negotiations succeed, the items are shipped and become available for purchase on this page. The virtual journey ends, and physical delivery begins.
CURRENTLY WANTED
These goods once sailed aboard the Kitamaebune. Select a cargo you want to see revived—your signal shapes the next voyage.
LOADING CARGO
Retrieving the latest wanted goods from the harbor…
BEYOND THE CARGO
The story of Japan the West never knew. Two centuries of maritime fortunes and forgotten cities, recorded before they slip from memory.
The rest of the route. Other coastal towns where the trade still shapes the streets.