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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

Shop Rakuma 2nd Hand Goods on ZenMarket

Rakuma has teamed up with ZenMarket! Now you can shop millions of 2nd hand goods from Japan directly from the ZenMarket website - no Japanese needed!

News | 25/10/2022 | Rakuma , News

How to Buy From Amazon Japan with ZenMarket: A Complete Guide

Check out our guide for buying items from Amazon Japan. No Japanese needed. Foreign currencies accepted. Shipped with Care.

Article | 25/10/2022 | Tutorial , Amazon Japan

Cheap Yen 2022 - buy luxury products now!

With the Yen being cheaper than ever before, now is the time to take advantage of exchange rates and shop until you drop!

News | 24/10/2022 | Fashion

The Full Guide to Character Themed Cafes You Must Visit in Japan (Top 20 Character Cafes in Japan)

A full list of Top 20 Character Cafes you need to visit in Japan. From Pokémon to Final Fantasy. Japan has brought a lot of character designs to our lives. Immerse in the cuteness of themed cafes in Japan. ZenMarket gives you the A Full Guide of Character Cafes in Japan. Read more and dine at your favorite character's café in Japan.

Article | 20/10/2022 | Pop culture , Food , Anime , manga , Cosplay , Anime/Manga , Food , Japanese Culture , Japanese food , Anime , Pokemon , Sanrio , Japan

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U.S. Postal Shipping Available for Parcels of Any Value

New: Selected Auctions for exclusive, hand-picked items from Japan

EU Ends Duty-Free Imports Under €150: What the New €3 Customs Duty Means for ZenMarket Customers

ZenMarket U.S. Shipping Update: Ship Parcels Over $800

How to buy from Recommended Stores?

Shipping Disruptions to the Middle East- Operational Updates

UPS Shipping Services Resume March 2026

Update to the Service Fee for Mercari Shops and JDirectItems Auction

Mandatory EU, UK & Norway VAT Pre-Charge: March 2026 Update

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

Shop Rakuma 2nd Hand Goods on ZenMarket

How to Buy From Amazon Japan with ZenMarket: A Complete Guide

Cheap Yen 2022 - buy luxury products now!

The Full Guide to Character Themed Cafes You Must Visit in Japan (Top 20 Character Cafes in Japan)

How to Order from Universal Studios Japan Online | ZenMarket

Ultimate Guide to Halloween in Japan

How to buy from Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea? [Definitive Guide]

Chainsaw Man: A Guide to the Manga and Anime | ZenMarket

GIVEAWAY: Milgram Fandom X ZenMarket

September Holidays in Japan - Silver Week

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