Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

Our Commitment to Transparency

Osaka Odyssey Media LLC believes in complete transparency with our readers. This page explains how we generate revenue through affiliate partnerships and how we maintain our editorial independence despite these relationships.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links on osakaodyssey.com are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our editorial work and keep the site running.

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

• Amazon Associates Program
• Muji Affiliate Program
• Design Within Reach Affiliate Program
• CB2 Affiliate Program
• Various specialty Japanese home goods retailers

How We Maintain Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content in any way. Here's how we ensure independence:

• We do not accept payment for coverage. Brands cannot pay to be featured in our guides.
• All product recommendations are based on hands-on testing by our editorial team.
• We only recommend products we would use in our own homes.
• Products that don't meet our standards receive negative reviews or are not covered at all.
• We regularly update our guides and remove recommendations for products that no longer meet our quality standards.

How to Identify Affiliate Links

All affiliate links on our site are marked with an asterisk (*). For example: "Check Price*". If a link is not marked with an asterisk, it is not an affiliate link.

Your Trust Matters

Our relationship with our readers is built on trust. We take this responsibility seriously. If you ever have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial standards, please contact us.