Japan Forwarding Services — Ship from Amazon Japan Worldwide

Ship from Amazon Japan to Anywhere in the World

You do not need to be in Japan to enjoy the incredible products on Amazon Japan. Package forwarding services give you a Japanese address, receive your orders, and ship them internationally to your home.

How Package Forwarding Works

Sign up for a forwarding service and get a free Japanese warehouse address

Shop on Amazon Japan using that address as your delivery destination

Items arrive at the forwarding warehouse in Japan

Consolidate packages to save on shipping (optional)

Ship internationally to your home address

Top Forwarding Services Compared

ZenMarket

ZenMarket is one of the most popular forwarding services for international shoppers.

- Countries: 100+ countries supported

- Service fee: From 500 yen per package

- Shipping options: EMS, DHL, FedEx, Surface mail

- Special features: Shopping assistant, auction bidding service, package consolidation

- Bonus: New users get 800 yen credit on sign-up

- Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, and more

ZenMarket is ideal for first-time users. Their shopping assistant can help you buy from Japanese-only websites and Yahoo Auctions Japan.

tenso.com

tenso.com is a veteran forwarding service operated by tenso, Inc.

- Countries: 130+ countries supported

- Service fee: From 300 yen per package

- Shipping options: EMS, DHL, FedEx, Airmail, SAL, Surface

- Special features: Free address, package consolidation, repackaging

- Identity verification: Required (takes 1-3 business days)

- Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, and more

tenso.com offers the widest country coverage and some of the lowest service fees. Great for frequent shoppers.

Buyee

Buyee is operated by tenso's affiliate and specializes in Japanese marketplace purchases.

- Countries: 90+ countries supported

- Service fee: From 300 yen per package

- Shipping options: EMS, DHL, FedEx, Airmail

- Special features: Direct integration with Yahoo Shopping, Mercari, and Rakuten

- Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, and more

Buyee is best if you want to shop beyond Amazon Japan, including Japanese-only marketplaces like Mercari and Yahoo Auctions.

Cost Comparison

Total cost = Product price + Domestic shipping + Service fee + International shipping

Service Fees

- ZenMarket: 500 yen per package

- tenso.com: 300 yen per package

- Buyee: 300 yen per package

International Shipping (example: 1kg to USA)

- EMS: Approx. 2,000-3,000 yen

- DHL: Approx. 3,000-5,000 yen

- Surface mail: Approx. 1,000-1,500 yen (2-3 months delivery)

Pro Tip: Consolidate Packages

All three services offer package consolidation. Order multiple items over several days, then combine them into one shipment to dramatically reduce per-item shipping costs.

Which Service Should You Choose?

Choose ZenMarket if: You are a first-time user and want the simplest experience with shopping assistance.

Choose tenso.com if: You want the lowest fees and widest country coverage.

Choose Buyee if: You want to shop from Mercari, Yahoo Auctions, or Rakuten in addition to Amazon Japan.

Getting Started

Visit the forwarding service website

Create a free account

Complete identity verification (passport or ID)

Get your Japanese warehouse address

Start shopping on Amazon Japan using the warehouse address

Once items arrive, choose your shipping method and pay

Tips for International Shoppers

Check customs regulations for your country before ordering. Some items like knives, food, or cosmetics may have import restrictions.

Consolidate orders to save money. Wait until all items arrive at the warehouse, then ship together.

Choose the right shipping speed. EMS takes 3-7 days, surface mail takes 2-3 months but costs much less.

Keep orders under your country's duty-free threshold to avoid import taxes.

Take photos of items before shipping for insurance purposes.