I purchased this item at a bookstore in the US and have kept it stored in its box since opening it. I believe it's a product that's difficult to obtain in Japan. When shipping, I will take the item out of its original box and wrap it in bubble wrap. The original box will be folded for shipping. *If you prefer the item to be shipped without removing it from the box, I can accommodate this by changing the packing size for an additional 300 yen. Please leave a comment before purchasing if you would like this option.