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Improvements to DDP system for Japan Post Shipments for EU and the US

DDP available for selected European destinations from October 2026.

News | 14/10/2026 |

U.S. Postal Shipping Available for Parcels of Any Value

ZenMarket now supports Japan Post shipping to the United States for parcels of any value through a prepaid import duty system.

News | 24/07/2026 | News

New: Selected Auctions for exclusive, hand-picked items from Japan

Discover Selected Auctions on ZenMarket — bid on curated items from Japan, from watches to apparel.

News | 20/07/2026 | selected auctions , Japanese Product , ZenMarket

EU Ends Duty-Free Imports Under €150: What the New €3 Customs Duty Means for ZenMarket Customers

Starting July 1st, 2026, the EU will remove the duty-free exemption for imports under €150 and introduce a new €3 customs duty per item type. VAT rules will remain unchanged, and how the duty is paid will depend on the shipping method.

News | 30/06/2026 |

ZenMarket U.S. Shipping Update: Ship Parcels Over $800

ZenMarket currently supports shipping to the United States only for parcels with a total item value above $800.

News | 20/04/2026 | News

How to buy from Recommended Stores?

Read our tutorial on how to seamless shop with the best Japanese online shops with ZenMarket!

Article | 25/03/2026 | Tutorial

Shipping Disruptions to the Middle East- Operational Updates

Get the latest updates on shipping disruptions in the Middle East. Track carrier suspensions, affected countries, and operational changes.

News | 12/03/2026 | News , shipping

UPS Shipping Services Resume March 2026

UPS international shipping services and payment options resume March 2, 2026. Book your new shipments and access UPS shipping options again starting !

News | 02/03/2026 | News

Update to the Service Fee for Mercari Shops and JDirectItems Auction

ZenMarket service fees are changing: JDirectItems Auction bids increase to 800 yen on May 1, and Mercari shops fees rise April 1. Stay updated and bid !

News | 26/02/2026 | News

Mandatory EU, UK & Norway VAT Pre-Charge: March 2026 Update

VAT pre-charge will become mandatory for EU and Norway shipments starting March 2, 2026. Learn how this affects ZenMarket parcels under IOSS and VOEC systems.

News | 19/02/2026 | News

How to buy Anime Figures from AmiAmi Japan

Shop Amiami Japan for exclusive anime figures not available in the US. Use ZenMarket to buy authentic goods directly from Japan !

Article | 19/12/2023 | Tutorial , Anime

All About Initial D (With Car Models Explained)

Initial D is one of the best car anime in history. If you are interested in cars, learn everything about Initial D in this article.

Article | 19/12/2023 | Anime

Best 20 Car and Racing Anime Of All Time Rated

Initial D, MF Ghost, Wangan Midnight & more! Discover the 20 best car racing anime of all time in our ultimate guide. Start your engines and read now!

Article | 19/12/2023 | Anime

Popular Japanese Sports Brands

Discover the top 15 Japanese sports brands for badminton, baseball, and running. Shop the best professional sportswear and equipment from Japan.

Article | 14/12/2023 | Sport

Top Vintage Japanese Guitars

Discover vintage guitars imitating famous silhouettes from the 'lawsuit era' and beyond. Explore our collection of high-quality vintage guitar copies !

Article | 12/12/2023 | guitar , Music

Unveiling the New ZenMarket Kusune Warehouse - Elevating the Proxy Buying Experience

Explore the new ZenMarket Kusune Warehouse for an elevated proxy buying experience. See how our expanded capacity improves your Japan proxy orders in 2024!

News | 11/12/2023 | News

How To Buy From Animate Online Shop

The Animate Shop is the Pot of Gold for every Anime, Manga, or Video Game Lover. The official No.1 retailer from Japan is now HERE for YOU on ZenMarket.

Article | 08/12/2023 | Anime , Tutorial

10 Must-Watch Boys Love Japanese Drama

The abbreviation BL stands for Boy's Love, originally defined as "male-male romance from a female perspective." Since the trending of the romantic comedy series of Ossan's love, the BL genre has been rapidly growing with many drama adaptations of original BL manga. Here are the top 10 BL dramas we recommend, all with different storylines and eye-catching casts.

Article | 07/12/2023 | BL

Buy Visual Novels, First Editions & Dakimakuras from Japan

Easily import physical Japanese visual novels and exclusive merchandise with ZenMarket. Skip region locks and shop authentic titles directly from Japan !

Article | 07/12/2023 | Anime , manga

Brief History of J-Beauty and Japanese Cosmetics and Make-Up

Explore the transition from traditional Geisha to modern Kawaii Japanese makeup. Discover the tools and ingredients used through the ages. Learn more!

Article | 06/12/2023 | Cosmetics

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