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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

3 Must-Visit Japanese Festivals

July is here! In Japan, it's the season to go out and celebrate. Here are our TOP 3 Summer Festivals, which one do you want to attend?

Article | 04/07/2018 | Japanese Culture

Our Favorite Ramen From Around Japan

Discover some of the most famous ramens in Japan, and why they're special.

News | 18/06/2018 | Food , Zenmarketplace

Gackt Store on ZenMarketplace

Gackt the international Japanese superstar has opened a store on ZenMarketplace, allowing fans from all over the world to purchase his book.

Article | 12/06/2018 | Zenmarketplace , Pop culture

HOW TO BID ON JDirectItems Auction

Shop JDirectItems on ZenMarket, Japan's largest online auction site. Buy rare and exclusive new or used items from Japan for any budget. Start bidding!

Article | 25/05/2018 | Tutorial , Auction , JDirectItems Auction , JDirectItems Shopping

Some Changes In Payment Gateway Fees

The ZenMarket team would like to inform you of some changes to the Payment Gateway Fees.

News | 14/05/2018 | News

What's an Otamatone and where can you buy one?

Discover the Otamatone, a unique electric instrument from Japan. Listen to its sounds and find models inspired by your favorite characters.

Article | 14/05/2018 | Music

What animal is Pikachu?

Pikachu's biggest secret revealed. Pikachu's designer Atsuko Nishida dropped the biggest bomb on the world of Pokemon to date. Learn More on ZenMarket.

Article | 10/05/2018 | Pop culture , pikachu , Pokemon

5 Different Types of Bento

Bento is a Japanese term to define a meal or snack to take away, presented in a box. Here we look at the different types of Bento in Japan.

Article | 08/05/2018 | Japanese Culture

New Account Interface and Functions

As we are always trying to improve our website, we have made certain modifications to the account interface and introduced new functions.

Article | 20/04/2018 | Contest

PLEN - The Amazing Japanese Robot

Learn how to program while having fun with this small sized bipedal robot named PLEN.

Article | 29/03/2018 | Zenmarketplace

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