I had absolutely no idea this existed, nor do I know how long it has existed:

http://shop.iodata.com/ [1]

IO Data appears to have an o­nline shop selling products directly to customers in the USA. This includes their AVeL LinkPlayer series of networked DivX/XviD players [2], their LANDISK line of NAS devices [3], their iVDR lineup [4], and even the Gundam USB memory [5]. Odd twist of fate...could this be a sign that more Japanese manufacturers are looking to offer their products overseas? Green House [6], are you listening?