Hot Sellers Inc.

Eclectic Japanese retailer RanKing RanQueen helps shoppers find the latest and greatest by stocking only the trendiest new products.

AT RUSH HOUR IN TOKYO’S SHINJUKU STATION, the world’s busiest train stop, a tiny shop near the east exit is crammed with commuters. They’re browsing the latest CDs, magazines, and novels, as well as teeth whiteners, nose-hair removers and mineral waters. Just steps away are Japan’s three best-selling ear cleaners.