Shopping Guide
Amazon Japan Prime Day: How to Shop the Sales from Overseas
Bigger deals than US Prime Day โ on Japanese exclusives.
Why Amazon Japan Prime Day Matters
Amazon Japan's Prime Day (usually July) offers deep discounts on Japanese-exclusive products that aren't sold on other Amazon sites. Electronics, beauty products, and kitchen items can be 30-50% off.
How to Participate from Overseas
- Create an Amazon Japan account at amazon.co.jp
- Sign up for Amazon Japan Prime (ยฅ600/month or ยฅ5,900/year)
- Add your international address for AmazonGlobal items
- Browse deals when Prime Day starts
Best Deals to Watch For
- Beauty: Shiseido, SK-II sets often 30-40% off
- Electronics: Japanese appliances, headphones, cameras
- Kitchen: Zojirushi, Tiger products at yearly lows
- Snacks: Bulk snack packs and subscription boxes
Tips
- Lightning Deals sell out fast โ add items to cart immediately
- Not all Prime Day items ship internationally โ check before adding to cart
- Use a forwarding service for Japan-only deals
- Cancel Prime membership before renewal if you only want Prime Day access
Looking for more? Browse our curated product picks โ all available to ship from Japan.