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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

Find the latest updates on shipping disruptions affecting Middle Eastern destinations. Track carrier suspensions, affected countries, and operational changes as the situation evolves.

News | 12/03/2026 | News , shipping

UPS Shipping Services Resume March 2026

The UPS international shipping services will resume on March 2, 2026. UPS shipping options will again be available for new shipments starting March 2, 2026. Payment for packages using UPS will be again accessible starting from Match 2, 2026.

News | 02/03/2026 | News

Update to the Service Fee for Mercari Shops and JDirectItems Auction

Starting May 1, 2026, the ZenMarket service fee for bids on JDirectItems Auction will increase from 500 yen to 800 yen per bid. The service fee on Mercari shops items will increase, starting April 1.

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

Important Update: FedEx U.S. Shipments Now Sent Under DDP Terms

Due to billing issues with import taxes and duties, all FedEx shipments to the United States will be sent under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms starting January 23.

News | 16/01/2026 | News , shipping

Top Vintage Japanese Guitars

Most people can recognise the silhouettes of famous guitars, but what happens when they are copied by other brands? We will present vintage guitars imitating those from the 'lawsuit era' and beyond!

Article | 12/12/2023 | guitar , Music

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

Unveiling the New ZenMarket Kusune Warehouse - Elevating the Proxy Buying Experience. See what impact you can expect on your ZenMarket orders coming into 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

In a world where digital purchases are being region-locked increasingly more often, importing physical copies of visual novels and their Merchandise is not easy, but through ZenMarket everything is possible. The only difficult part is making sure that your language skills are up to reading them when they arrive! ;)

Article | 07/12/2023 | Anime , manga

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

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 , gaming , retro-gaming , Toys

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 , gaming , retro-gaming

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