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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

Update: Surugaya Payment Policy Change

Surugaya has changed their payment policy. Now every order with a total price lower than 5,000 JPY needs an additional handling fee of 240 JPY.

News | 26/08/2022 | News , Anime

How To Buy Fumo From Gift Japan

A helpful guide on how to buy Touhou Fumos from Gift Japan and have them shipped to you internationally!

Article | 26/08/2022 | Anime , Tutorial

How To Tell If A Pokemon Card Is Fake: Complete Guide

Don't get scammed by counterfeits! Learn how to spot fake Pokemon cards with our detailed guide. Check the back, font, and holo to verify your rare cards now.

Article | 26/08/2022 | pokemon cards , Pokemon , TCG

Get to know Ado, the vocalist of One Piece Film: RED UTA.

We'll introduce you to Ado, the amazing singer behind One Piece Film: Red's UTA, including a list of every song in the movie!

Article | 11/08/2022 | Anime/Manga , Music

Pikachu Illustrator Card Sells for Record $772,000

A Pokémon Pikachu Illustrator card sold for $772,000 on ZenPlus! Learn about previous records and how many of these rare cards remain in the world. Read more.

Article | 24/06/2022 | pokemon cards , Pokemon

22 Rarest and Most Expensive Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards Guide

Check out our list of the 22 most expensive Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards. Read the stories behind them and find tips on how to find them!

Article | 22/06/2022 | Yu-Gi-Oh cards , Yu-Gi-Oh , Anime

Guide to Dragon Ball Figures

A detailed guide to all of the most common types of Dragon Ball figures available on the new and used market.

Article | 14/06/2022 | Anime , Anime/Manga , figures

TOP 8 LGBTQ+ ANIME-CHARACTERS AND COUPLES

For Pride Month, June, we didn't want to miss out on featuring some of our favorite LGBTQ+ anime couples and characters!

Article | 10/06/2022 |

Win a Demon Slayer Merch Set: Streaming Survey Giveaway

Answer ZenMarket's Streaming Survey For a Chance to Win A Demon Slayer Merch Set - Limited Time Only

Article | 02/06/2022 | Giveaway

How To Find Authentic BE@RBRICK

Have you ever been worried you might be purchasing a knockoff BE@RBRICK? Check out our comprehensive guide on how to find authentic BE@RBRICK!

Article | 01/06/2022 | collectables , figures

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