How to Buy from Amazon Japan & Ship Internationally

Amazon Japan Ships to Many Countries

Unlike most Japanese retailers, Amazon Japan (amazon.co.jp) ships many items directly overseas. Look for the "AmazonGlobal" badge on product pages.

Step-by-Step

Create an account at amazon.co.jp — you can use your existing Amazon credentials
Change language to English (top navigation bar)
Add your international address in account settings
Shop normally — items that ship internationally will show delivery estimates to your country
Pay with international credit card — Visa and Mastercard accepted

Items That Won't Ship Directly

Some items are Japan-only. For these, use a forwarding service like tenso.com — they give you a Japanese delivery address, receive your package, and forward it internationally.

Pro Tips

Subscribe & Save discounts work for international addresses
Prime membership is separate from US/UK Prime
Amazon Japan often has lower prices than buying Japanese products on your local Amazon