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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

How to buy from Japan? ZenMarket proxy Shopping tutorial

Wondering how to buy things from Japan? Use Japan's best proxy shopping service ZenMarket! Read this simple blog and learn how to use ZenMarket.

Article | 18/10/2023 | Tutorial

Best Chanel Bags You Should Know About

With the surging prices of Chanel bags, many fashionistas are seeking rare and good quality second hand vintage Chanel bags. Japan is one of the largest second-hand market, offering high quality and best value for preowned goods. Discover the best Chanel bags you should buy and invest wisely!

Article | 17/10/2023 | shopping , Fashion , Handbags , Designer Bags

How to Buy From Movic

Learn the easy way how to buy Movic products from Japan using a proxy service. We break down the process step-by-step for you.

Article | 13/10/2023 | Tutorial

What Japanese Fashion Brands Are Celebrities Wearing?

Japanese fashion designers have made their appearance in Western culture and fashion events. Read this blog to learn what Japanese fashion brands are celebrities wearing, and indulge in beautifully crafted Japanese couture, as well as casual Japanese street fashion.

Article | 10/10/2023 | Fashion , Japanese Culture

Top 5 Bands in Anime

Check out the top 5 bands that appeared in anime according to ZenMarket. Did your favorite make the list?

Article | 10/10/2023 |

The Artists Creating Themes for Today's Popular Anime

Check out ZenMarket's choice of some of the best bands to create themes for recent anime. Have they created themes for your favorite anime? Are there any anime you've watched because of the opening alone?

Article | 10/10/2023 |

Rocking Anime & Manga Shelves is Bocchi the Rock!

"Bocchi the Rock!" has taken the world by storm. Whether the manga or the anime, here's why it's become such a roaring success...

Article | 06/10/2023 | Music , Anime

Sanrio Danshi Anime Guide: Guys Can Like Sanrio Too!

Guys can like Sanrio characters too! Let's do a deep dive about Sanrio characters' stance on Boys liking Sanrio characters and a whole new world of Sanrio Danshi.

Article | 04/10/2023 | Sanrio , Anime/Manga

Best Times & Places to See Foliage (Momiji) in Japan

Fall is here and what's better than seeing the beautiful autumn foliage in Japan? Here is a full guide on the best times and best places to visit for Japan's amazing Momiji. If you are planning a trip to Japan - don't miss this one-of-a-yeartime experience!

Article | 04/10/2023 | Japan

Best Japanese Fishing Reels

Wondering how to choose fishing equipment from Japan? Read this blog to learn everything about Japanese fishing reels and how to choose them.

Article | 03/10/2023 | fishing , Sport

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