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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

USE CURRENCY OF YOUR COUNTRY WHEN ADDING FUNDS WITH CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS!

From now you will be able to pay in USD (or other currency) without converting it to YEN.

News | 03/03/2017 |

TOP POPULAR YURI!!! ON ICE ACCESSORIES

Get acquainted with the popular Yuri!!! On ice anime

Article | 11/01/2017 | Anime

We apologize for temporary delays

News | 26/12/2016 |

It is possible to buy from websites, that need mobile applications!

A recent system update on ZenMarket allows purchasing from mobile applications sites!

News | 22/12/2016 |

Flash Sale - 0 YEN Service Fee! December 14-16

Normally 300 yen per item, we are waiving our service fee until Friday Dec 16th!

News | 13/12/2016 |

Kyoto spinning top

A unique souvenir from Japan

Article | 05/12/2016 | Toys/Game , Japanese Culture

Top-5 best selling sweets and snacks!

Best selling sweets and snacks at the moment.

Article | 23/11/2016 | Japanese food , Sweets

TOP 10 best things to collect in Japan

The review of things you might want to buy in Japan and collect.

Article | 11/11/2016 | Toys/Game

Japanese umbrellas

Embrace the rainy season with a touch of Japanese tradition. Discover indispensable, stylish Japanese umbrellas to elevate your everyday life this autumn.

Article | 07/11/2016 | Japanese Culture

New convenient functions added to the “Packages” menu!

News | 22/09/2016 |

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