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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

RARE PHOTOS, POSTERS AND POSTCARDS WITH EXO'S NEW ALBUM

With ZenMarketplace you can now preorder Exo's 5th, full album, "Don't Mess Up My Tempo." Don't miss out on this chance to get extremely rare Exo goods straight from Japan.

Article | 08/10/2018 | Pop culture , Zenmarketplace , Music

5 JAPANESE STREETWEAR TRENDS FALL 2018

Explore the top five trends dominating Japanese streetwear. Discover the most prominent styles heading into the new year and stay ahead of the curve.

Article | 02/10/2018 | Fashion , Zenmarketplace

Fresh Ramen Delivery from Japan

Always wondered how you could eat fresh Japanese ramen without travelling thousands of miles to the land of the rising sun? We have the solution.

Article | 02/10/2018 | Food , zenplus

4 MUST-HAVE JAPANESE HALLOWEEN PLUSHIES 2018

As Halloween is fast approaching, here are 4 must-have Japanese Halloween plushies...

Article | 01/10/2018 | Pop culture

Meet Tawawa-chan the lovable Kyoto Mascot

Tawawa-chan Kyoto's Lovable Mascot has opened an international store on ZenMarketplace.

Article | 19/09/2018 | Zenmarketplace , popculture

Authentic Custom G Shock Watches

These customized G-Shock watches are one of the newest hypes to hit Asia, and all your favorite K-Pop stars and idols are wearing them.

Article | 12/09/2018 | Zenmarketplace , Fashion

Official Keisuke Honda Store

Motivated soccer superstar Keisuke Honda has officially opened the KSK international store on ZenMarketPlace.

Article | 06/09/2018 | Zenmarketplace , popculture

(9/6 Update) Shipping Delays Expected Due To Typhoon Jebi

We regret to inform you that Kansai International Airport (Osaka) was closed down due to extreme winds and flooding caused by Typhoon Jebi that hit Japan yesterday (Tuesday, September 4th, 2018). We are currently expecting the following delays in shipping.

News | 05/09/2018 |

5 Questions with Bakasoseji

Find out Bakasoseji's cosplay inspirations and much more in our latest interview.

Article | 28/08/2018 | interview , popculture

#ZenMarket and WIN $50

Win $50 by sharing a photo on Instagram or Twitter.

Article | 22/08/2018 | Contest

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