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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

Best Lure Colors for Yamame: Early Spring Mountain Stream Guide

Discover the best Japanese lures for mountain stream fishing in early spring. Learn how to choose the best lure colors to catch Yamame and Iwana.

Article | 08/09/2026 | fishing tackles , fishing

Mandarake vs Suruga-ya vs BookOff: What Are the Differences?

Discover the difference between Mandarake vs Suruga-ya vs BookOff, and the best items to buy from each store. You can shop these stores via ZenMarket.

News | 07/09/2026 | Anime , manga , figure , collectibles

Ryousangata Fashion Guide: The Cute Japanese Style Inspired by Idols

Discover the sweet Ryousangata fashion trends taking over Japan! Learn how to put together the perfect Ryousangata outfit and find out how to shop for authentic cute clothing directly from Japan.

Article | 04/09/2026 | Fashion , japanese fashion

Best Affordable Digital Camera: USA Buying Guide

Looking for the best affordable digital camera? Discover top Japanese brands like Canon, Nikon & Fujifilm, plus tips for buying used cameras in Tokyo.

Article | 02/09/2026 | camera , Photography

New Shipping Method Nova Global to Launch for Select European destinations

ZenMarket is pleased to announce the launch of Nova Global, a new international shipping option for customers in selected European countries.

News | 01/09/2026 |

Temporary Suspension of Japan Post IOSS Shipments to certain EU destinations

Japan Post has announced that it will temporarily suspend the acceptance of certain international mail shipments using the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) system to several European Union destinations from July 24th, 2026.

News | 31/08/2026 |

ZenMarket unveils brand new Minoh Logistics Center

Our new Minoh Logistics Center marks another important step in ZenMarket's growth. With more space, greater processing capacity, and further improvements planned, we are building a logistics network ready to serve even more customers around the world.

News | 20/08/2026 | News

Japan Shopping Service

U.S. Postal Shipping Available for Parcels of Any Value

New: Selected Auctions for exclusive, hand-picked items from Japan

EU Ends Duty-Free Imports Under €150: What the New €3 Customs Duty Means for ZenMarket Customers

ZenMarket U.S. Shipping Update: Ship Parcels Over $800

How to buy from Recommended Stores?

Shipping Disruptions to the Middle East- Operational Updates

UPS Shipping Services Resume March 2026

Update to the Service Fee for Mercari Shops and JDirectItems Auction

Mandatory EU, UK & Norway VAT Pre-Charge: March 2026 Update

Important Update: FedEx U.S. Shipments Now Sent Under DDP Terms

Best Lure Colors for Yamame: Early Spring Mountain Stream Guide

Mandarake vs Suruga-ya vs BookOff: What Are the Differences?

Ryousangata Fashion Guide: The Cute Japanese Style Inspired by Idols

Best Affordable Digital Camera: USA Buying Guide

New Shipping Method Nova Global to Launch for Select European destinations

Temporary Suspension of Japan Post IOSS Shipments to certain EU destinations

ZenMarket unveils brand new Minoh Logistics Center

New ZenPoints Functionality - Points for Products!

How to Buy Diecast Merchandise Directly From Japan

Saltwater Lure Guide: Tuna Casting Lures & Jigging Rods

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