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Shipping may be delayed due to a strong Typhoon.
Today, June 2nd (Tuesday), a powerful typhoon has come to Japan. Our team is fine, and our warehouse is shipping as usual for now. However, our warehouse may be temporarily closed tomorrow, June 3rd (Wednesday). Also, some flights from Japan are expected to be canceled tomorrow, and delivery of shipped packages may be delayed. We are sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. Read more...
Shipping to the Middle East has resumed.
DHL, UPS, FedEx, and EMS (Japan Post Express Mail Service) temporarily suspended shipping to the Middle East, including Cyprus. But recently, all these shipments to the Middle East have resumed. However, please note the following things. 1. Delivery is still slow. Especially, EMS delivery is very slow and may take several weeks or more. 2. There is a possibility that the package may be returned to Japan due to delivery difficulties. For EMS in particular, the package may be judged as undeliverable even before leaving Japan and returned to our... Read more...
UPS shipping to the Middle East has resumed!
DHL, UPS, FedEx, and EMS (Japan Post Express Mail Service) had temporarily suspended shipping to the Middle East, but recently, UPS shipping to the Middle East has resumed. Delivery is still slow, but we can ship there via UPS now. However, DHL, FedEx, and EMS shipping are still suspended. The shipping costs vary depending on the shipping company, destination, weight, size, etc. Unfortunately, UPS shipping fees to the Middle East are almost always more expensive than those of other carriers. Therefore, please be aware that if you wish to ship... Read more...
Regarding the Impact of the Middle East Situation
As previously reported, the Middle East situation has had various impacts, including: 1. All shipping companies have completely suspended shipments to the Middle East. Furthermore, shipments to Europe and Africa are experiencing longer delivery times, and some items may incur additional shipping charges due to the inability to use EMS (Express Mail Service).2. Shipping costs are increasing. Some shipping companies have already raised fuel surcharges. Our shop plans to review our shipping rates in the near future. Overall, shipping costs are expected to increase.In addition to the above, we have... Read more...
Some deliveries suspended and delayed due to the situation in the Middle East.
Due to military actions by the United States and Israel, air flights to and from the Middle East have been almost completely suspended. This means that packages from Japan to Europe and Africa cannot be transported via the Middle East. Therefore, the following impacts are occurring: 1. All shipments destined for the Middle East are temporarily suspended.2. Shipments to Europe and Africa are expected to be delayed. Some shipping companies may also suspend shipments.3. Packages that have already been shipped to these areas may not be delivered and may be... Read more...
Delays to Packages Destined for the Middle East.
Due to U.S. military action in the Middle East, flights from Japan to the Middle East are currently suspended. As a result, packages destined for the Middle East may not be shipped or may take significantly longer to be delivered. We kindly ask for your understanding regarding any possible delays and appreciate your patience during this situation. We hope that you all stay safe, and we wish for peace and the normalization of international shipping. Read more...
EMS shipping to Canada has resumed!
Japan Post Express Mail Service (EMS) had temporarily suspended shipping to certain countries, but recently, EMS shipping to Canada has resumed. Delivery is still a bit slow, but it has almost returned to normal. We can still ship by FedEx, UPS, or DHL as well. These shipping durations are shorter, but there might be additional shipping costs. We hope for the normalization of international shipping. Read more...
Deliveries bound for the US are experiencing delays and price increases.
We are sorry, but deliveries bound for the United States are experiencing delays due to the government shutdown, the airplane crash, and customs clearance disruptions caused by increased tariffs. Also, due to the suspension of economy class shipping services on some shipping companies, additional fees may apply for packages bound for the US. Furthermore, several shipping companies are considering raising prices for packages bound for the US in the near future. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause to our US customers, and we appreciate your understanding. Read more...
Temporary EMS Service Suspension for Canada Due to Workers’ Strike
The strike by postal staff in Canada has caused EMS’s domestic operations in Canada was temporarily suspended.We can also ship via DHL, UPS, or FedEx. These shipping deliveries are faster and higher quality than EMS. If you would like a specific shipping company, please inform us at the time of purchase. Please note that there may be an additional shipping cost depending on the company. We therefore wish to request your understanding. Read more...
UPS will temporarily suspend the acceptance of export shipments to the US.
Due to a change in US government policy, the tax system for mail, including items imported for personal use, was changed as of August 29, 2025. This change in the US customs system is causing significant delays in customs clearance processing at US Customs.As a result, EMS has suspended the acceptance of shipments to the US last month.Shipping was previously also possible via UPS, DHL, and FedEx. However, currently customs clearance processing at US Customs is taking a significant amount of time, resulting in significant delays at UPS facilities.Therefore, today... Read more...
EMS shipping to the USA will be temporarily suspended.
Japan Post made changes to EMS service and they will temporarily suspend acceptance of mail items destined for the United States of America.  On July 30, 2025, the U.S. government issued an executive order titled “Termination of De Minimis Treatment for All Countries” regarding mail to the United States. Under this executive order, starting August 29, 2025, mail containing goods imported for personal use (taxable mail) will no longer be eligible for duty-free treatment, and tariffs will be imposed. On August 15, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced... Read more...
Temporary DHL Service Suspension for Canada Due to DHL Workers’ Strike
A labor strike by the DHL union in Canada has been implemented, and negotiations between DHL and the union are currently facing significant challenges. As a result, DHL’s domestic operations in Canada was temporarily suspended starting Friday, June 20 (local time).In connection with this, acceptance of shipments to Canada was be temporarily suspended starting from Wednesday, June 18 (Japan time). We can also ship via EMS, UPS, or FedEx. If you would like a specific shipping company, please inform us at the time of purchase. Please note that there may... Read more...