FromJapan
Official fees ↗
¥500per item
Flat fee. Payment processing and a basic item check are included.
Japan proxy guide
FromJapan vs ZenMarket
A current, no-spreadsheet-decoder-ring comparison of the fees that actually reach your total.
Official sourcesChecked July 2026
ZenMarket
Official fees ↗
¥300–¥800per item
Fee varies by store. Deposits start at 1%; initial consolidation is included.
Quick comparison
The obvious differences
Amounts are JPY.
Fee or serviceFromJapanZenMarket
Fees & payment
Service fee
¥500 / itemFlat rate; same-item quantities count once
¥300–¥800 / itemDepends on the store or marketplace
Payment flow
Two-step checkoutCharge 1: item · Charge 2: shipping + fees
Wallet balanceDeposit required before auction bids
Accepted payments
Card · PayPal · AlipayDeposit · FJ Points
Card · PayPal · WiseBank transfer · Alipay · crypto
Payment / deposit fee
No added feeDomestic payment processing included
From 1%Depends on funding method
Warehouse services
Domestic delivery
Seller's actual charge¥0 when the listing includes delivery
Seller's actual chargeSome listings include free delivery
Consolidation
IncludedCombine orders for one shipment
Initial packing includedRepacking: ¥1,000–¥4,000 / box
Free storage
45 daysFree consolidation window
60 daysThen ¥50 / day / item
Inspection / photos
Basic inspection includedChecks item against the order
3 photos for ¥500Detailed inspection is not included
Protection / insurance
Included in ¥500 planProduct Protection Plan
Included under ¥5MParcel shipping insurance
Shipping
International shipping
Paid at Charge 2FedEx · DHL · Japan Post · ECMS
Paid after packingRate depends on parcel and destination
Customs / tax
DDU or DDPDepends on destination and shipping method
Destination dependentCustoms charges may apply on delivery
ZenMarket service fee: ¥300 at recommended stores, ¥500 at most stores, and ¥800 on Mercari or JDirectItems Auction. Payment availability can vary by country or region.
International shipping
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Use the same destination, packed weight, and dimensions for a useful comparison. Estimates are not final invoices.