How to buy on Amazon Japan from Spain
would you like to know how buy on Amazon Japan from Spain, Chile, Argentina, Mexico or from any Spanish-speaking country? You came to the right place!
Thanks to globalization Of the purchases that the internet allows us, nowadays it is very easy to buy in the stores of practically any country.
What nippon country fanstoday we will focus on one of our favorite marketplaces, through this complete guide to buying on Amazon Japan.
Amazon is a company that works globally, but each country or zone has its own specialized market. Japan could not be less, with a most particular sales platform, which you can access from inside or outside the country of origin.
You too are Lover of the japanese culture and do you live in Spain or any other Spanish-speaking country? Didn't you know that you can also buy from Amazon Japan from the comfort of your home?
Let's see step by step How to buy on Amazon Japan from Spainwhich other countries can take advantage of this trick, and what the entire process is like.
Do you already know what to buy on Amazon Japan? Millions of products with their original price that will come directly to your home.
In this article you will find...
Like the platform of many other European or American countries, Amazon Japan ships internationally to more than 65 countries of all the world.
Spain and other Latin American countries are among them. so yes you can make your purchases without any problem. We have been buying items directly from Japan for many years.
Before Amazon existed, or its expansion throughout the world, platforms like eBay offered you the opportunity to contact Japanese sellers to buy video games, consoles, manga, anime figures, and many other objects that we were passionate about when we were younger.
The only consideration you should have is that when you come from abroad you have to pay a customs fee. However, any product imported from Japan comes with that 'extra payment' that taxes or customs fees force to raise the price.
In other words, if you are going to buy an item of Japanese origin in your own country, its price will surely be more expensive because already includes extra fees. And even a little more to increase the profits of the seller who acts as an intermediary.
But yes purchase directly from a Japanese store or platform, you save that increase in the final price, without paying customs or paying a small fee. It is quite worth it!
What countries does Amazon JP ship to?
As we have already indicated, Amazon Japan ships to Spain and you can also buy on the platform from more than 65 countries around the world.
Among them, the following countries are found which are the ones that most interest us Spanish speakers:
- Spain
- United States
- Mexico
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Colombia
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Venezuela
- Panama
- Philippines
Some, but not all, sellers also ship other countries such as El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Cuba, Paraguay or Bolivia.
In countries like Argentina, shipments are not yet made from Amazon Japan depending on logistics. But we do not doubt that sales will soon be extended to all corners of the world.
Guide to buying on Amazon Japan
Through this guide we will see how to buy in japan from spain through the Amazon platform, to buy things that you can find in Japanese stores.
These are the basic steps to use from any other country in the worldalthough the guide is merely informative, and we recommend checking the limitations and rates according to the site from which you make the purchase.
✅ From Alternative Japan we are not responsible of any loss or problem with the shipments that the buyers may suffer. This is our own experience, and in our case we make this recommendation because we have been successful in each of our purchases. ✅
Find out how to order Amazon Japan made easy from outside the country of origin of the platform, take note!
change the language
The first thing we must do is access the official Amazon Japan online sales platform. Click on this link to go directly.
Once inside, you will see that everything is in japanese, and maybe you don't master this language. Don't worry, you can change it to other languages to facilitate your purchase process.
Automatically, the platform Amazon JP allows you to translate directly into English or Chinese.
You can change it in the tab that is in the upper bar, to the right of the search engine, where is the flag of japan. Click there and choose the language you want.
If you don't get along very well with English either, use the Google's automatic translator to put it in Spanishright-clicking on any page and clicking 'translate to Spanish'.
You know what the translations will not be the bestbut you will learn more about the steps you must take during your purchases on the platform.
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Create an Amazon account
Once we have the page in the desired language, it is time to create an account. Can I use my Amazon account in Japan? Sorry, if you already have Amazon account in your country will not workyou have to make a personal account to buy from Amazon Japan.
To do this, go to the 'Accounts & Lists' section that you will see to the right of the top bar of the web.
Click on it and it will take you to the 'Sign-in' screen where you can register if you already have an account, or create a new account.
In the second case, press the 'Create your Amazon account' option that is at the bottom of the screen.
Enter your personal data making sure they are correct. You will receive a code in your email which you then have to enter on the next page that appears, and you will already have your account at amazon.co.jp!
Choose international shipping products
Once you have the account to buy from Amazon Japan, access the purchase panel and look for those products that are available to ship abroad. How do you do this?
Start by entering the type of product you want to buy in the search engine (in English, of course). If you write the name of the product in Japanese you will get more options. To do this, translate it with the help of the Google translator.
Press the search button, and all the available products will appear. In the left column of the web, if you scroll down a bit, you will see a box that says 'International Shipping Eligible'. Check it and only related products that ship internationally will appear.
Another highly recommended option.is on the left of the Amazon search engine, click on the option 'Deliver to' and put the country from where you want to order.
In this case, we have put Mexico as an exampleand thus see the products that are available with shipping to Mexico.
Go shopping
Check the price of the products, the characteristics, and take advantage of the many offers on the web. Of course, the price is marked in Japanese yen. You will have to do the currency exchange to know the real price in euros or in your local currency.
Select the product you want to buy and add it to the cart by clicking on 'Add to Cart'. You can take advantage of buy several things in the same order. Since you will have to pay shipping costs, it is better to buy several things at once than one at a time.
When you have selected what you want to buy, go directly to the shopping cart. You'll find it in the top bar to the right. Click on the cart image, and give the option 'Proceed to Checkout'.
On the next screen you will see all the order information. will ask you to enter your address and choose the shipping option.
When putting the shipping address to Spain, you will only have a single shipping option which you will see in the final step. The cost will not be too high. At the end of the order you will be able to see the conversion to know how much you will be charged.
Choose the payment method, in this case we choose 'Credit Cards' and we give the option of 'Add a credit or debit card'. Once you enter your debit or credit card, click on the 'Continue' button.
On the last screen before paying, it will show you the price of the purchased items, shipping and if there are deposit fees. These rates are the ones that are paid in almost all international shipments, and they are charged at the same time you pay.
Please note that shipping costs vary depending on the quantity of products purchased, volume and weight. In the final step you can also enter a gift card or discount coupon.
In the international shipping section of Amazon there is a minimum cost for shipping. From this minimum, what is added by weight and volume is not too much extra cost.
If you already have everything checked, it's time to hit the button 'Place your order in EUR'. You can choose your local currency, in this case euros, or pay in yen. You will receive an email with the order confirmation.
pay the fees
In Japan, unlike other countries, customs fees for international shipments must be paid ahead of time, as a general rule. These are charged as a deposit, always calculated above the value that could be applied when the order arrives in your country.
In the event that this deposit that you have been charged is greater than the rates charged when crossing borders, the difference in amount will be returned to your account. These rates will be reflected in 'Import Fees Deposit'.
There are times when the rates are higher than those charged on the deposit, so in order to receive your package you will have to pay this difference at the time of receipt. This is very improbableso don't worry about having to pay a surprise extra.
For every order you receive from Amazon Japan you also have to pay a minimum of fees. So you have to pay less, if you plan to buy several products, do it in the same orderand the expenses will be less.
Now all you have to do is wait for your order to arrive, which you will receive at your doorstep, as is customary for Amazon packages. In a matter of 1 to 3 weeks you will have it in your hands. They are super fast!
Is it safe to buy from Amazon Japan?
From our own experience, we can say that Buying on Amazon Japan is totally safe. We have never had any problems on this or any other platform that ships products directly from the land of the rising sun.
In addition, Amazon is a platform that operates worldwide, and offers a 200% security. If there is a marketplace that you can trust to make international purchases, we definitely recommend this one.
As for the customs, there are times that orders are a little delayedor that involve paying some extra cost.
We have not had to pay extra customs feesalthough it has been the case that we have waited several weeks too long to receive the orders because they have been held up at the borders.
We recommend that before making your purchases at Amazon Japan check the shipping conditions of the platform or from private sellers.
At the time of making the payment and choosing the delivery address, the extra costs to pay for shipping and customs (if there are). It is very simple and safe! Do not miss this video tutorial to clear up doubts:
And you, do you dare to buy your favorite import items on Amazon Japan? We look forward to your opinions and comments! Without a doubt, this is an adventure that all lovers of the Japanese country should try at some time in their lives. You'll love it!
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