INDEPENDENT GUIDE TO BUYING FROM JAPAN
We find the gadgets, crafts and gifts worth importing from Japan — then explain exactly how to buy them overseas, with fees and shipping compared.
Compare Japan Proxy Services
Shopping Guides
We compared 7 Japan proxy shopping services — Buyee, ZenMarket, Neokyo, FromJapan, Doorzo, Remambo and Japan Rabbit — on official fees, Trustpilot scores and Reddit reputation, with a real cost simulation.
Shopping Guides
Is Buyee legit? We break down every Buyee fee — including the April 2026 increase — its protection plans, currency quirks, and the complaint patterns behind its 3.6 Trustpilot score.
What this site is about, and what's coming next.
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Spot something on Mercari, Yahoo! Auctions, or any Japanese shop.
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A proxy service buys it for you with a Japanese address.
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The item arrives at the proxy's warehouse in Japan.
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Combine items into one box and ship internationally.
How to buy from Japan: proxy services, fees, and shipping — compared neutrally.
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Clever Japanese tech and everyday inventions worth importing.
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Traditional craft meets modern design — gifts that feel special.
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What to buy before, during, and after a trip to Japan.
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