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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 From UNIQLO

Shop high-quality, affordable Japanese fashion at UNIQLO. Discover why it's a global favorite and learn how to buy from UNIQLO Japan's online store .

Article | 22/03/2016 | Fashion , Tutorial

How To Purchase From The DHC Store

Shop DHC, the famous Japanese brand for lip creams, skincare, and supplements. Learn how to buy directly from their official online store !

Article | 17/03/2016 | Tutorial

New Japanese and Chinese versions

We have launched Japanese and 2 Chinese versions

News | 11/03/2016 |

How to Use Kakaku with ZenMarket for Ultimate Discounts

Get the lowest prices in Japan! Now you can browse Kakaku.com and add items directly to your ZenMarket cart with one click. Shopping for tech just got easier.

Article | 08/03/2016 | Tutorial

ZenMarket is on the first page of newspaper!

A reporter of the "Number 1 brightest economic newspaper in Japan" has visited our company recently.

News | 04/03/2016 |

How To Purchase Items from Surugaya

Surugaya is one of the best online shops to get merchandise from Japanese pop culture. We are here to help guide you through buying from this J-Culture haven!

Article | 29/02/2016 | Tutorial

How To Purchase From Yellowfish

Shop for used Japanese fishing rods and reels at Yellowfish. Discover a huge selection of quality gear at affordable prices. Learn how to buy and save!

Article | 24/02/2016 | Tutorial , fishing , Sport

We have Japanese now!

Japanese has become the 4th language of our website.

Article | 17/02/2016 |

New rules for combined shipping on JDirectItems Auction

Changes in the ZenMarket policy concerning combined shipping on JDirectItems Auction

News | 29/01/2016 |

Winter Holidays Schedule

Merry Christmas! We would like to let you know about our Winter Holidays Schedule.

News | 16/12/2015 |

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