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Celebrating a Decade of Shopping Without Borders: ZenMarket's 10th Anniversary

Best month to try out ZenMarket! Giveaways, freebies, shipping campaigns and more!

Article | 16/04/2024 |

Retrogaming Consoles You Should Definitely Try

Experience the magic of retro gaming with our handpicked selection of classics and hidden gems!

Article | 11/04/2024 | retro-gaming , gaming , Toys/Game

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - A Legendary Revival Of Suikoden’s Magic

Dive into the enchanting world of Eiyuden Chronicle, the spiritual successor to Suikoden. Rediscover the magic!

Article | 11/04/2024 | gaming , retro-gaming

What are Sofubi? A Beginner's Guide

Sofubi is another creative invention from Japan! Discover what they are on our blog.

Article | 10/04/2024 | Toys/Game

Ichiban Kuji: What are they and how to get them

Ichiba Kuji refers to a type of lottery or raffle system commonly found in Japan, particularly in the context of merchandise and collectibles related to popular anime, manga, video games, and other forms of entertainment. In an Ichiba Kuji, customers purchase tickets or lottery draws, often priced at a fixed amount, and these tickets correspond to a chance to win various items or prizes. The prizes are usually categorized into different tiers or levels, with some being more valuable or rare than others.

Article | 11/01/2024 | Toys/Game , Anime/Manga

How to Order from "Other Stores"

ZenMarket has millions of products available on-site through partnerships with Mercari, Rakuten, and Amazon Japan, but did you know you can purchase from stores that are not listed on the ZenMarket site? Read this guide to find out how!

Article | 26/12/2023 |

SHIPPING UPDATES | JAPAN POST SERVICE UPDATES (DEC 2023)

Update: September 2023. Japan Post has announced the return of the EMS and AVIA, AVIA Small, and Surface Shipping options to certain countries.

News | 08/12/2023 | News , shipping , Japan Post

How to buy from Japan?

Wondering how to buy things from Japan? Use ZenMarket! Read this simple blog to get started.

Article | 18/10/2023 | Tutorial

Introducing ZenPoints

Say hello to ZenPoints - a brand-new system designed exclusively for shipping payments.

News | 09/08/2023 |

How ZenPop curates boxes from Japan

You’re not sure what to get from Japan and are looking for a service that curates your monthly surprises? You’re looking for a Japanese subscription box. And turns out, we’ve got just the one you need: ZenPop.

Article | 14/06/2023 |

Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Japan

Is Japanese Christmas the same as a traditional Western Christmas? We do a deep dive on Christmas in Japan. Meri kuri!

Article | 06/12/2023 |

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

Learn about the transition of traditional Geisha looks to modern Kawaii and simple Japanese make-up trends. As well as the ingredients and tools for cosmetics that were popular in the past and present.

Article | 06/12/2023 | Cosmetics

Best Yuri Manga Series To Start With

What is Yuri? "百合" (yuri) refers to romantic relationships between girls, but it doesn't necessarily equate to lesbian relationships. It's more about pure and deep admiration, emotional connections, and romantic love on a spiritual level between female characters. Dive into these heart-warming and captivating romance with our list of best 10 Yuri comics for beginners.

Article | 05/12/2023 | Anime/Manga

The Impact of Japan's New Year Holidays on ZenMarket Orders

The Japanese New Year holiday period is when most workers take some hard earned time off to rest with their families. This can cause a lot of logistical problems nationally. Read how you may be affected.

News | 01/12/2023 | News

10 Rare Japanese Retro Game Consoles

When it comes to retro gaming, there is no doubt Japan has the biggest market for rare and exclusive consoles! In this article, we will list out 10 rare and forgotten game consoles which every retro gamer should put their hands on.

Article | 30/11/2023 | games

How to Buy Game Consoles/ Video Games from Japan

Looking for buying exclusive game consoles and retro gaming from Japan? Here is ZenMarket's detailed guide on how and where to buy your favorite nostalgic games! Our service helps you buy and ship all the rare and exclusives products from Japan.

Article | 29/11/2023 | games

14 Organic Cosmetic Brands from Japan

The rise of organic beauty trend has caught the attention of many beauty fashionistas. Japan has some of the most popular vegan and organic beauty brands. With minimal and elegant designs, and the Japanese attention to details and quality, you can get your hands on some of the best organic beauty products and cosmetics. Discover this top list of Japanese organic beauty and cosmetic products that uses natural ingredients and no animal testing.

Article | 23/11/2023 | beauty , Cosmetics , Make-Up

Mercari Shops now available on ZenMarket!

Mercari Shops is now integrated directly into ZenMarket - get even more Mercari goodness when shopping from abroad with ZenMarket!

News | 22/11/2023 |

Where to Buy Sporting Goods in Japan

Looking for good quality and value sporting goods? Japan is your shopping paradise to all sporting equipment, from fishing to golf to running sneakers, you can definitely find something you are looking for. Read this article and mark down the best shops we recommend to shop for sports goods in Japan.

Article | 16/11/2023 | Sport

How to buy from the Amnibus Online Store

Check out the ZenMarket Guide for purchasing items from the Amnibus online store! Get access to Amnibus' exclusive range of thousands of exclusive anime and fan merch even if you're outside Japan.

Article | 09/11/2023 |

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