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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

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

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

Starting Jan 23, all FedEx shipments to the US will be sent DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to resolve billing issues with import taxes. Ensure smooth delivery now.

News | 16/01/2026 | News , shipping

5 Seinen Anime Titles Everyone Should Watch

Check out these seinen anime titles everyone should watch!

Article | 09/11/2020 | Anime , Anime/Manga

HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!

Here are our Halloween winners!

News | 06/11/2020 |

Manga With Furigana - 20 Manga To Read!

Want to learn Japanese with manga? Check out these 20 easy manga with furigana. From Demon Slayer to Doraemon, find the perfect book to boost your reading skills.

Article | 05/11/2020 | Anime/Manga , Anime

14 Rarest & Most Expensive Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards

Want to know what the rarest Yu-Gi-Oh! are? Find out in this article.

Article | 04/11/2020 | pokemon cards , Yu-Gi-Oh cards

Another Pikachu Illustrator Card! SOLD For $208,000

Pikachu strikes again! Another “Pikachu Illustrator” was sold through our ZenPlus marketplace for a shocking $208,496 (22,000,000 JPY)!

News | 03/11/2020 | Pokemon , Pokémon

How To Buy Car Parts From Japan?

Check out our helpful guide on how to buy car parts from Japan.

Article | 29/10/2020 | Tutorial

How to Buy From Johnny's Japan: Arashi, SixTONES & King & Prince

A helpful guide on how to buy whatever you need from Johnny's Entertainment online store in Japan.

Article | 27/10/2020 |

7 Japanese Exclusive Game Consoles that Didn't Make it Overseas

Here are 7 Japanese exclusive game consoles that you won't find outside of Japan!

Article | 27/10/2020 | games , gaming , Game

Halloween Giveaway: Day of the Dolls!

No Tricks, All Treats. Join our FREE Halloween Giveaway!

Article | 26/10/2020 | Giveaway , Giveaways

Shounen vs Shoujo - What's the Difference?

This article will focus on shounen and shoujo and some of the key differences between them.

Article | 21/09/2020 | Anime , Anime/Manga

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