5 guides
Japan is the deepest sourcing market in proxy shopping: enormous domestic-only inventory, marketplaces overseas buyers can't use, and steady demand for everything from anime exclusives to archive fashion. These guides cover the operational reality of buying in Japan for overseas clients — which marketplaces work for resellers, how the shipping options actually compare on cost and speed, what customs will do to your client's parcel, and how the strongest niches work. Written for the shopper running the business, not the customer placing an order.
Shipping From Japan: EMS vs Courier vs Sea (Cost Guide)
The cheapest way to ship from Japan compared: EMS vs DHL vs sea mail on cost, speed, tracking, weight limits, dimensional weight, and restricted items.
Jul 10, 2026
The Best Niches for Japan Proxy Shopping
The highest-demand Japan proxy niches — anime, fashion, streetwear, hobby, beauty, and media — with where to source each and the main challenge to watch.
Jul 10, 2026
Japan Customs & Import Duties: A Proxy Shopper's Primer
Who pays import duty on parcels from Japan, the 2026 de minimis thresholds for the US, EU, and UK, and how to set client expectations in the quote.
Jul 10, 2026
Best Japanese Marketplaces for Proxy Shoppers
The Japanese marketplaces proxy shoppers buy from — Mercari, Yahoo! Auctions, Rakuten, Suruga-ya, Mandarake and more — what each is best for and its traps.
Jul 10, 2026
Proxy Buying From Japan: A Complete Guide
How proxy buying from Japan works and how to run it professionally — Japanese-only stores, local payments, shipping, customs, and proof photos.
Jul 10, 2026