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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

Meet Nowa-chan: Your New Favorite Character Guide

New Character on ZenMarketPlace! Find out all about Nowa-chan, a charming cat who flashes her fans with her panties.

Article | 16/11/2018 | Pop culture

6 Must-Have Japanese Christmas Plushies 2018

Shop the top 7 Japanese Christmas plushies this year. Discover festive merchandise from your favorite characters and find the perfect gift today.

Article | 15/11/2018 | Pop culture , Anime

[Giveaway] Winners Announcement - Name Our New Site

We want to send a huge congratulations to our 10 wonderful winners who participated in our "Name Our New ZenMarketPlace Site Giveaway".

News | 12/11/2018 | News

[Giveaway] Name Our New Site

Help us name the new ZenMarketPlace site! We are launching by the end of the year and want our customers to help select the perfect domain. Join the vote now.

News | 08/11/2018 | Giveaway , News

8 Gifts For Japanese Beauty Lovers 2018

Discover the most sought-after seasonal makeup in Japan. Make Christmas extra special for beauty lovers with these rare, limited-edition items. Shop now!

Article | 07/11/2018 | beauty

WHY IS TAMIYA'S MINI 4WD SO POPULAR?

Why is Tamiya's most popular model of plastic cars, the 'Mini 4WD' constantly grabbing the attention of modelling enthusiasts all over the world?

Article | 24/10/2018 | Pop culture

What is a Figma and why they are so popular?

Do you know how to tell the difference from a fake Figma and an authentic one? Learn all about Figma figures here.

Article | 22/10/2018 | Anime

[BIG NEWS] ZENPOP'S NEW ONLINE MANGA - FULL MOON MAGIC

ZenPop (our sister company) has started an online manga written by a professional Japanese manga artist, staring their mascot Luna.

Article | 22/10/2018 | Anime , Zenpop , nihongo

[Pre-order] BTS 4TH MUSTER HAPPY EVER AFTER DVD & BLURAY (3 DISCS)

We're glad to reveal that you can now pre-order the '4th Muster Happy Ever After' DVD by BTS via Korea Trade's official international store on ZenMarketPlace.

Article | 19/10/2018 | Music , Pop culture

[Big Announcement] Huge Rakuten Page Update

After a lot of research, we are delighted to officially announce the launch of our updated Rakuten page.

News | 09/10/2018 | News

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