Below is the English translation of the explanation about how to buy from Amazon Japan and receive items overseas, including account setup and how to find internationally shippable products.
How to Buy from Amazon Japan and Receive Items Overseas
(From account registration to finding items that can be shipped internationally)
There are two main ways to buy items on Amazon Japan (Amazon.co.jp) and receive them overseas:
- Official international shipping (Amazon Global) – items that Amazon ships directly overseas
- Forwarding services – for items that cannot be shipped overseas directly
This guide explains everything step by step, from creating an account to finding eligible products.
🛒 1. Creating an Amazon Japan Account
- Access Amazon Japan
Go to: Amazon.jp - Create an account
Click “Account & Lists” → “Create your Amazon account.”
Note: An Amazon Japan account is separate from Amazon US, UK, etc. - Register an overseas address
- Go to Account Services → Your Addresses → Add a new address
- Enter your overseas address (country, city, postal code, etc.)
- Make sure the address format follows your country’s local rules
- Add a payment method
- Register a credit card that supports international transactions
🌍 2. Finding Items That Can Be Shipped Overseas
✅ Amazon Global (International Shipping)
Amazon Japan officially supports international shipping for certain products under Amazon Global.
On the product page, check for:
- A message such as “This item can be shipped to [your country]”
- The “Add to Cart” button being available with your overseas address selected
Only items with this indication can be shipped directly overseas.
🔍 3. How to Search for Internationally Shippable Products
🧭 Method 1: Set Your Delivery Address First
- Set your delivery address to your overseas address
- Search for products as usual
Amazon will automatically prioritize items that can be shipped to your selected country.
For non-eligible items, you will see a message such as:
“This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location.”
🧭 Method 2: Check Each Product Page
On each product page, look for:
- Shipping eligibility information
- A statement indicating international shipping availability
Only products showing this information are eligible for overseas delivery.
🚚 4. How to Ship Items That Cannot Be Shipped Overseas Directly
If an item does not support direct international shipping, you can use a forwarding service.
📦 Option A: Package Forwarding / Proxy Services
These services provide a Japanese domestic address, receive your items, and then forward them overseas.
Popular examples:
- ZenMarket – Proxy purchase + international shipping, with package consolidation
- Shipito – Provides a Japanese warehouse address for forwarding
Typical process:
- Create an account with a forwarding service
- Receive a Japanese warehouse address
- Set that address as your delivery address on Amazon Japan
- Amazon delivers the item to the warehouse
- Request international forwarding
- Receive the item overseas
📌 Important Notes
1. Shipping Restrictions
Some items may not be eligible for international shipping:
- Cosmetics
- Medicines
- Food
- Hazardous materials
2. Customs Duties and Taxes
Depending on your country, customs duties or import taxes may apply.
3. Shipping Costs
- Direct international shipping is usually more expensive than domestic shipping
- Forwarding services add handling fees plus international shipping costs
4. Returns and Cancellations
Returns and exchanges can be difficult or impossible for:
- International shipments
- Items sent via forwarding services
📌 Quick Summary
- Create an Amazon Japan account
- Register your overseas address
- Search for internationally shippable products
- Place your order
- Receive your item via direct shipping or a forwarding service
