Japanese online shopping has always been a focus for many fashion-conscious shoppers. Although Japan is a great place to buy things, there are surprisingly few Japanese online shopping sites that offer direct shipping.
I've compiled this list after a long time of research, carefully selecting 7 websites. These include sites that support direct shipping, as well as a few that only offer forwarding services but are great for browsing. Experienced online shoppers can try forwarding to unlock more surprises. Now, let's take a look with Xiao O.
1. Amazon Global
Website address: https://www.amazon.cn, select "Global Store".
Suitable brands: A comprehensive site. The Global Store Japan section ships directly from Amazon Japan, essentially the same as items eligible for direct shipping on Amazon Japan.
Customs duties: Duties are charged at checkout. If over-collected, the excess will be refunded; I usually get a few yuan back each time.
Shipping method: Direct shipping. Prime members get free shipping on orders over 200 RMB.
Payment methods: Alipay, UnionPay credit cards.
Everyone knows Amazon; it offers a very wide range of products. Currently, Amazon Global allows you to buy some items from Amazon US, Amazon Japan, Amazon UK, and Amazon Germany.
Fully in Chinese, it's very convenient for overseas shopping and is the most recommended site for beginners. Shipping fees and duties are both charged at checkout, making everything clear. In fact, the Japan section of Amazon Global has almost the same prices and products as Amazon Japan, essentially perfectly replacing direct shipping from Amazon Japan. Plus, Global Store offers free shipping for Prime members on orders over 200 RMB.
The selection is quite comprehensive. Popular items for Japanese online shopping include thermoses, pantyhose, baby products, and beauty and skincare items. There are frequent discount events, making it easy to find very affordable individual items.
2. Takeya
Website address: https://cn.takeya.co.jp
Suitable brands: Various affordable skincare, makeup, and small pharmaceutical items found in drugstores.
Customs duties: Duties are charged at checkout.
Shipping method: Direct shipping. Shipping fees are charged at checkout.
Payment methods: Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay credit cards.
Takeya is a long-established comprehensive duty-free discount store in Japan. Its main building complex now consists of 9 buildings near Okachimachi Station, and in April 2014, the new "Takeya SELECT Ueno Store" opened.
I see the website offers two shipping methods: direct shipping from Japan and direct shipping from bonded warehouses. Direct shipping from Japan uses Warehouse 1, with a first weight of 600 yen/500g and additional weight of 300 yen/500g. Direct shipping from bonded warehouses is free for orders over 3,200 yen. Duties are charged at checkout, mostly at a rate of 11.2% e-commerce duty.
3. Matsuya Ginza
Website address: http://cn.matsuya.com/
Suitable brands: Yamada Bee Farm, etc.
Customs duties: Duties are charged at checkout, at an 11.2% e-commerce duty rate.
Shipping method: Direct shipping. Shipping fees are charged at checkout. First weight 500g = 700 yen, additional weight per 100g = 70 yen.
Payment methods: Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay credit cards.
Matsuya is the oldest high-end department store in Ginza. Its official Chinese shopping website was launched in March 2017.
4. Cosme
Website address: http://www.cosme.com
Suitable brands: You can buy all the familiar faces from the various Cosme Awards.
Customs duties: Requires forwarding. If duties are incurred, they will be charged upon arrival in China.
Shipping method: Forwarding. Does not support direct shipping. Free domestic shipping in Japan on orders over 5,400 yen; otherwise, a 540 yen shipping fee applies.
Payment methods: VISA, MasterCard credit cards.
Cosme.com is Japan's largest cosmetics and beauty products website. Everyone knows the Cosme Awards; they are a household name. It does not support direct shipping, but it is forwarding-friendly and generally doesn't cancel orders.
5. ZOZOTOWN
Website address: http://zozo.jp/
Suitable brands: Brands on this site include WEGO, Snidel, UNITED ARROWS, nano?universe, BEAMS, JOURNAL STANDARD, A BATHING APE, etc.
Customs duties: Requires forwarding. If duties are incurred, they will be charged upon arrival in China.
Shipping method: Forwarding. Does not support direct shipping. Free domestic shipping in Japan on single-item orders.
Payment methods: VISA, MasterCard credit cards.
A major fashion and apparel shopping website in Japan, headquartered in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. Honestly, compared to forwarding Japanese skincare and cosmetics, I think clothing is more worth the effort of overseas shopping.
6. FASHIONWALKER
Website address: https://fashionwalker.com/
Suitable brands: Brands on this site include Randa, Lily Brown, Mila Owen, JILL by JILLSTUART, etc.
Customs duties: Requires forwarding. If duties are incurred, they will be charged upon arrival in China.
Shipping method: Forwarding. Does not support direct shipping. Free domestic shipping in Japan on single-item orders.
Payment methods: VISA, MasterCard credit cards.
7. Rakuten Global Market Chinese Site
Website address: https://global.rakuten.com/zh-cn/
Suitable brands: A comprehensive site. Includes skincare, cosmetics, clothing, shoes, and bags.
Customs duties: Duties are not charged at checkout but may be incurred upon arrival in China.
Shipping method: Direct shipping. Shipping fees are charged at checkout.
Payment methods: Alipay, UnionPay credit cards.
A comprehensive site similar to Tmall. Rakuten Global Market has over 10,000 Japanese stores. Items are shipped separately by each store, and most stores accept Alipay and UnionPay credit cards.
After ordering, most stores will notify you via email of the total amount including international shipping fees. After confirming the shipping cost, the item will be shipped from Japan.
Rakuten has been the top-selling e-commerce platform in Japan for many years, surpassing Amazon and Yahoo. The international site regularly offers point rewards and Alipay payment discounts.