Beware of fake sites pretending to be Manduka

Manduka's official website is "Manduka Japan Official Store" and the official online shopping site is as follows.
https://manduka.jp


There is currently a fake website imitating Manduka, mandukajapan.com , that is fraudulently using our trademarks and product information.
This fake site has no connection whatsoever with our company, so please do not make card payments or transfers to it.


Manduka is sold and distributed in Japan by Irox Co., Ltd. (Manduka's sole distributor in Japan). When purchasing products, please use the following authorized retail stores.
Manduka Manduka Japan Official Store : https://manduka.jp
Manduka Manduka Japan Official Yahoo Store : Manduka JAPAN Manduka [Official] Yahoo Store (geocities.jp)
Puravida!: https://puravida.co.jp
Puravida Rakuten Store : https://item.rakuten.co.jp/puravida/c/0000000336/


Beware! Here is some information about fake sites:
Here's an example of how the fake site appears in Google search results :
Fake site top page :


・The logo is the old one. ・Product prices are strangely low. ・The English sales copy is posted as is. ・Company information is hard to find. ・The Japanese is sometimes unnatural. ・An error occurs when filling out and submitting the inquiry form. ・When you add a product to your cart, a new member registration form like this appears.
When searching for the domain in Whois, the registration URL is https://alibabacloud.com (Chinese server)
The domain is very new, with an expiry date of April 2023.


Using a fake website carries the following risks:
・Unauthorized acquisition of personal information :
There is a risk that personal information such as email addresses, address information, and credit card information may be illegally obtained.
・Item not received or counterfeit item :
If you order a product, you may not receive it, or if it does arrive, it may be a counterfeit product.

If you have used a fake site, we will not be able to assist you. If you have fallen victim to a fraudulent activity, please contact your nearest police station or the Consumer Affairs Agency and provide detailed information.
We have now reported this matter to the police and are working with them to ensure appropriate action is taken.
It has also been reported that the fake site is also using information about a company called "Royal Co., Ltd." We are investigating the matter and have reported it to the police.
To protect your security and privacy, we ask that you do not provide information or purchase from any other source than our official website. By using a reliable official website, you can enjoy shopping with peace of mind. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us for assistance.