An eCommerce venture relaunched in Japan this week claims to be the world’s largest wholesale website.

Super Delivery, launched domestically by Raccoon Co back in 2002, offers apparel and general merchandise produced or developed in Japan for supply to 134 countries. This week it opened to the world.

It has launched with some 400 manufacturers displaying more than 100,000 items for sale on the website. More than 930 shops and companies are  registered with the eCommerce marketplace as buyers.

Among products being sold on the portal are numerous traditional Japanese handicrafts. Echizen Shikki Kyodo Kumiai (Echizen lacquerware cooperative association) in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, which deals with lacquerware products that have a history of more than 1500 years, will sell  over 1000 items, mainly bowls and dishes.

Those who use the Super Delivery service can confirm the wholesale prices of products after they register themselves with the website as members, and can pay for products they buy by credit card or electronic money transfer.