Mercari Japan Scraper | $4 / 1k | Fast & Reliable

Name: Mercari Japan Scraper | $4 / 1k | Fast & Reliable
Author: fatihtahta

by fatihtahta

Scrape Mercari Japan for product listings, prices, and seller data. Get reliable, export-ready data for resale research and price tracking at $4 per 1k results.

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About Mercari Japan Scraper | $4 / 1k | Fast & Reliable

Need to track what's selling on Mercari Japan? This scraper pulls down the data you actually need for reselling or market research without the usual headaches. I use it to get clean listings with prices, seller info, item condition, and historical timestamps, all formatted and ready for my spreadsheets or databases. It runs reliably, so I don't have to babysit it, and for just $4 per 1,000 listings, it's a no-brainer compared to manually checking the site. Whether you're sourcing products, analyzing price trends over time, or just keeping an eye on a specific category, this tool delivers the export-ready data you need to make informed decisions. It’s become a staple in my toolkit for understanding the fast-moving Mercari marketplace.

What does this actor do?

Mercari Japan Scraper | $4 / 1k | Fast & Reliable is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.

Key Features

Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
API access for integration with your applications
Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation

How to Use

Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
Configure the input parameters as needed
Run the actor and download your results

Documentation

Mercari Japan Scraper

Scrapes product listings from Mercari Japan. Provide a search URL or keyword, and it returns structured data for analysis, sourcing, or tracking. Billed at $4.00 per 1,000 successfully saved listings.

Slug: fatihtahta/mercari-japan-scraper
Categories: ECOMMERCE, AUTOMATION, DEVELOPER_TOOLS

Overview

This actor extracts up-to-date product data from Mercari Japan, Japan's largest peer-to-peer marketplace. It's designed for tasks like price monitoring, market research, and inventory scouting. You pay only for the listings successfully saved to the dataset.

Key Features

Japan Marketplace Focus: Captures data from Mercari Japan, including niche categories and collectibles.
Structured Data: Returns normalized fields like price, condition, seller info, and timestamps.
Flexible Output: Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel, or access them via the Apify API.
Cost-Effective: Pay-per-result pricing is suitable for both one-off and recurring jobs.

How to Use

Open the actor: Mercari Japan Scraper | Fast & Reliable | $4 / 1k.
In the Input tab, configure your startUrls or query.
Set any filters (maxItems, price range, etc.).
Click Start.
Monitor the run and download your dataset from the Dataset tab when complete.

Input Configuration

Configure the actor via the Input tab. The main parameters are:

startUrls (array of strings, required): One or more Mercari Japan URLs (search results, category, or brand pages).
query (string, optional): A keyword to search directly on Mercari.
maxItems (number, default: 1000): Maximum number of listings to save.
minPrice / maxPrice (number, optional): Filter listings by price (JPY).
includeSoldOut (boolean, default: false): Set to true to include sold listings.

Example Input:

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://jp.mercari.com/search?keyword=nintendo+switch"
  ],
  "maxItems": 250
}

Output

Each saved listing in the dataset includes structured fields. Typical output includes:
* title: Product title (in Japanese).
* price & currency: Listing price and currency code (e.g., JPY).
* itemUrl: Direct link to the listing.
* images[]: Array of product image URLs.
* condition: Item condition label.
* status: Availability (e.g., available, sold).
* seller: Object containing name, rating, and transactionCount.
* shippingFee: Shipping cost information.
* createdAt / updatedAt: Listing timestamps.

Pricing & Legal

Pricing: $4.00 per 1,000 saved listings. Only items saved to the dataset are counted.
Legal Use: The actor collects publicly available data. Ensure your use case complies with all applicable regulations (like GDPR/CCPA) and Mercari's Terms of Service. Data may include seller usernames, so a lawful basis for processing is required.