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Japan Forwarding Services: tenso vs Blackship vs Others

Get a Japanese address and shop from any store.

Why You Need a Forwarding Service

Many Japanese online stores only ship to Japanese addresses. A forwarding service gives you a Japanese address, receives your packages, and forwards them to your country.

Top Services

tenso

The oldest and most established service. Free registration, handles fragile items well. Shipping calculated by actual weight. Best for: heavy items, electronics.

Blackship

Modern interface, package consolidation, and photo inspection of received items. Competitive rates for EMS and DHL. Best for: fashion, beauty products.

Baggage Forward

Budget option with lower fees. Less premium service but gets the job done. Best for: budget-conscious bulk orders.

How It Works

  1. Sign up and get your Japanese address
  2. Use that address when shopping on any Japanese website
  3. Items arrive at the forwarding warehouse
  4. Consolidate multiple packages (saves shipping)
  5. Choose shipping method and pay for international delivery

Shipping Costs

EMS (5-10 days): ยฅ3,000-8,000. DHL/FedEx (3-5 days): ยฅ5,000-15,000. SAL (2-4 weeks): ยฅ2,000-5,000.

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