Blog

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

Tomita Ramen: How to Enjoy Authentic Ramen from Home

What's so special about Tomita ramen?

Article | 20/08/2018 | Food

5 Questions With Pinstripe Cosplay

Find out Pinstripe Cosplay's inspirations and much more in our latest interview.

Article | 17/08/2018 | zenplus

Japanese Robot Wars

Learn about one of the biggest Robot contests in the world.

Article | 16/08/2018 | popculture

20th Anniversary Pure Gold Yu-Gi-Oh Card 🌟

Big news! We're lucky enough to have one of the five hundred 20th Anniversary "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" Yu-Gi-Oh pure gold cards on ZenMarketplace. Don't miss out on this chance to get it.

Article | 14/08/2018 | Zenmarketplace , Pop culture

Comiket 94 Cosplayers 2018

Here are our favorite cosplay from Comiket 94. The sizzling Tokyo heat definitely didn't stop these talented cosplayers from attending this summer's Comiket (Comic Market 94).

Article | 14/08/2018 | popculture

Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Products

Shonen Jump has released some special commemorative items that are now available on ZenMarketplace.

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

Love & Rebirth by Kim Jaejoong Available on ZenMarketplace

Kim Jaejoong has released a Treasure Book called Love & Rebirth, which is exclusively available on ZenMarketplace. Learn more.

Article | 01/08/2018 | popculture , Zenmarketplace

What is Obon? Guide to the Japanese Festival of Spirits

Learn all about the Japanese holiday Obon & how the Japanese celebrate it.

Article | 01/08/2018 | Japanese Culture

Notice Regarding Summer "Obon" Holidays

From 11th to 16th of August we may be slower than usual due to summer "Obon" holidays.

News | 31/07/2018 |

J-Fashion Interview with Mikan Mandarin

We had the honor of interviewing Mikan Mandarin last week and was able to talk to her about her favorite Japanese brands and her fashion inspirations.

Article | 30/07/2018 | Fashion

Japan Shopping Service