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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

Is Manga And Anime The Same? (Helpful Answer)

Want to know the difference between Anime and Manga? If you are new to Japanese media this blog post will help you to know the difference between the two!

Article | 21/04/2021 | Anime/Manga

Why Is Manga Black and White? Everything You Need to Know

Want to know why Manga is only in black and white? Check out this blog to find out all the reasons behind monochrome Manga!

Article | 21/04/2021 | Anime/Manga

Where to Buy Sailor Moon Makeup From Japan? (Starter Guide)

Discover how to get limited edition Sailor Moon make-up from Japan. Read our blog post for everything you need to know on where to find these exclusive items!

Article | 20/04/2021 | Sailor Moon , Anime

Are Japanese Rice Crackers Healthy? (See kcal & Net Carbs)

Are Japanese rice crackers a healthy snack? Discover the nutritional breakdown and find out if they are right for you in our latest blog post.

Article | 15/04/2021 | Japanese food

18 Best Japanese Snacks You Can Only Find In Japan

Check out some of the best snacks from Japan that you probably never heard of before!

Article | 14/04/2021 | Japanese food

5 Essential Japanese Camping Goods for a Stress-Free Camp

Read up on 5 common camping woes --- and 5 unique Japanese solutions to help you overcome them!

Article | 09/04/2021 | Made in Japan , zenplus , Outdoor , Camping , Japanese products

Happy Anniversary! | 7 Years of Zen!

We are celebrating our 7th anniversary and we will be sending gifts along with parcels to celebrate!

News | 02/04/2021 | News

Domestic Bank Transfers Now Available | ZenMarket

Domestic Bank transfers are now live! See if you can save money when buying goods from Japan.

News | 28/03/2021 | News

The Best 15 Japanese Snacks that Everyone Should Try

In this article, we’ll cover 15 of the best Japanese snacks, as well as where to buy these Japanese snacks online.

Article | 25/03/2021 | Japanese food

Japan Post | Changes To Pricing (April 2021)

Japan Post has made 2 important updates to their shipping services that include price changes to their international shipping.

News | 16/03/2021 | News

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