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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

The TOHO Project store on ZenMarket

The official TOHO Project store is now available on ZenMarket Place. Take advantage of getting TOHO goods with no service fee and cashback on every purchase.

Article | 28/03/2018 | Pop culture , Zenmarketplace

5 Popular Japanese Mascots

Ever heard of yuru-kyara before? Yuru-kyara is a Japanese term that means mascot characters.

Article | 26/03/2018 | Pop culture , Zenmarketplace

Top 8 Traditional Japanese Toys

Discover the charm of traditional Japanese toys and enjoy quality family time. Explore our blog for the best classic games from Japan.

Article | 20/02/2018 | Japanese Culture , Toys/Game

Reduced Auction Service Fee To 100 Yen!

From February the Saturday 17th to Monday 19th, we are lowering our service fees from 300 to only 100 yen for auctions.

News | 16/02/2018 |

Flash Sale

From 300 yen to 100 yen!

News | 22/01/2018 |

Notification of Extra Holiday

20th of January - warehouse and office will be closed.

News | 16/01/2018 |

SAL Delivery Problem To Some Countries

Including France, Netherlands, Spain, Ukraine, Argentina, and Gibraltar. Please check for more information.

News | 15/12/2017 |

ZenMarket is now available in French!

Our French site and social media pages are now live!

News | 06/12/2017 |

New Warehouse!

News | 08/11/2017 |

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News | 15/08/2017 |

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