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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

IMPORTANT: UPDATES TO STORAGE OF ITEMS

Our free warehouse storage is changing to 45 days starting August 8, 2020. Ship your items now to take advantage of this offer!

News | 03/08/2020 | News

How to Buy Manga From Japan (Easy Guide)

Discover how to buy exclusive manga directly from Japan. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to find and purchase original untranslated titles.

Article | 30/07/2020 | Anime/Manga , manga

Pikachu Illustrator Card Sells for Record $233,000

A single Pokemon card sold for a record-breaking $233,000 on ZenPlus. Discover why this is the most expensive sale ever and learn more here.

News | 22/07/2020 | gaming , Anime , zenplus

How To Buy From R4G

R4G is a top Japanese anime apparel brand known for Love Live! and Hatsune Miku. Shop authentic R4G collaborations and order from Japan with ZenPlus!

Article | 17/07/2020 | Fashion , zenplus

[UPDATE] Latest Delay Info (July 2020)

ZenMarket has addressed recent service delays. We expect to return to normal workflow and service times by the end of July. Shop with ZenMarket!

News | 14/07/2020 | News

Kokeshi Meaning: What are Kokeshi Dolls?

Discover the charm of authentic Japanese Kokeshi dolls. Shop these unique, handcrafted treasures from Japan and add a piece of tradition to your collection!

Article | 14/07/2020 | Japanese Culture , Japanese products

Huge ZenPop Sale + 21 Prizes Up For Grabs

ZenPlus and ZenPop team up for a summer sale! Enter now for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch Lite - Zacian and Zamazenta Edition plus 20 other prizes.

Article | 25/06/2020 | zenplus , Giveaway

Wise - Very low deposit fees here!

Shop online in Japan with Wise, our newest payment method with even lower deposit fees. Get your first transaction for FREE when you use our link !

News | 25/06/2020 | payment

Which Came First: Pokémon Anime or Games? (Anime Facts)

Discover which came first: the Pokémon anime or the game series. Explore the history of this iconic franchise and settle the age-old debate once and for all.

Article | 22/06/2020 | Anime , gaming

History of Animal Crossing (A Helpful Guide)

There are 8 main Animal Crossing games in the series so far. Take a nostalgic look back at what came before. How many of these games have you played?

Article | 10/06/2020 | gaming

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