Hello, everyone! I have added the “shipping fee table” in the Payment & Shipment page. Until yesterday, there were three separate zones for the European countries, but I have merged them into one, and at the same time, I have merged “North America” into the same shipping zone. The newly-merged shipping zone is “FedEx Z.” …
More countries added!
I have added some more countries in the list of “shipping“. There were about 130 countries/regions, but now, the number has been increased to 222! Some of the countries are not applicable to shipping at our website. The shipping situation with EMS or FedEx may change due to Covid-19, but at this moment, we can …
Yukata products are in preparation now!
We are now preparing a new product category page for “yukatas.” Do you know what “yukatas” are? Yukatas are “casual kimonos” and many Japanese people wear them during the summer time, especially at summer events like fireworks shows or summer festivals. Yukatas were originally designed to make the wearers feel “cooler” in the summer heat, …
Tokyo 2020 Original Products!
Hello everyone! It’s Kayskay. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have started! The opening ceremony will be held in two days, on July 23, but some of the competitions have already started. (I personally do not comment here whether having the Olympic games now with Covid-19 spreading around the world is a good idea or not.) …
Just an Ordinary Life in Japan (007): Not “Ordinary” at Airport?
Hi, it’s Mee-wa. My husband and I had a little business to do at “Narita Airport” the other day, but the atmosphere in the whole place was not “ordinary” at all. Two “Tokyo” Airports? Before I go any further, I should probably introduce to you a little about Narita Airport. As you may know, Narita …
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Just an Ordinary Life in Japan (006): Ochugen — Gift-Sending Custom in Japan
Hello, it’s Mee-wa, the chief editor of this website. It is busy time for many shipping companies in Japan now, because there is a traditional custom in Japan called “ochugen,” which means “sending gifts” to your supervisors/colleagues at work, your relative/family, or your close friends, in order to show your everyday gratitude. Ochugen gifts are …
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Custom Duties & VAT will be refunded to you! (until Sep. 1, 2021)
Hello, everyone! This is Keyskay, the owner of this website. Thank you very much for visiting us! We hope that you enjoy seeing all the products introduced at our website.But I suppose many of you may not be familiar with international purchases. How much do customers have to pay in total? When you buy things …
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Just an Ordinary Life in Japan (005): Edamame (Green Soybeans)
Edamame is in season now!!! Hello, it’s Mee-wa! I found an Edamame farm when I was taking a walk around my house the other day. All the edamame pods seem to be ready for harvest. Seeing edamame waiting to be harvested makes me feel that “summer” is coming soon! (Summer in Japan usually starts near …
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