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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

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 |

Botanical Shampoo - now, in the center of world's attention!

Winner of the contest in three major countries! Super popular organic shampoo.

Article | 10/08/2016 | Japanese Product , Fashion

Automatic item check system!

No need to wait anymore! Items available for payment within seconds after adding to the cart.

News | 10/08/2016 |

Japan Shopping Service