Shop Japan’s eco-friendly fashion and cosmetics with deputy services

We have mentioned various sustainable cosmetic and fashion brands from Japan on Zenbird. While some of these brands offer international shipping, most of them are limited to domestic shipping or accept payment with credit cards issued within Japan only.

For those who are keen on purchasing Japanese sustainable products but encountering challenges due to residing in other countries, we’ve made a list of deputy services that can assist you in making purchases on your behalf.

What are deputy services?

Deputy services act as intermediaries between shops and shoppers, purchasing products and shipping them internationally on behalf of the shoppers. Many deputy services are multilingual, both on their website and in customer support. This service allows you to obtain desired products without physically visiting the country.

Moreover, when purchasing items from multiple shops, most deputy services store them for a certain period of time and ship them together, thereby reducing shipping costs and emissions compared to importing them separately from different stores.

Let’s look at some examples of those services!

One Map

One Map has a 20-year history as a deputy service. You can search for a wide range of new and used items using the search bar across Japan’s largest auction site, “Yahoo! Auctions,” the largest flea market service in Japan, “Mercari,” and well-known online marketplaces such as “Rakuten” and “Amazon.” For example, you can purchase Japanese B Corporation™ Certified skincare products like Fermenstation and Mammababy using this service.

If you wish to buy from stores not listed on their website, simply paste the URL of the product page into the search bar and add it to your cart. One Map stores your purchased items for up to 45 days for free, to be delivered all together.

Neokyo

Neokyo, established in 2008, having over 15 years of experience as a deputy service. Its multilingual website supports six languages, including Indonesian and French.

Similar to FROM JAPAN, users can search for items from major marketplaces like Rakuten and Amazon using the search bar. For purchases from unlisted stores, simply copy the product page URL and create a request form.

Neokyo’s shop list features several sustainable cosmetic brands, such as “uka” renowned for its nail polish, “Amritara” offering unique indigo soap, and “RUHAKU,” the winner of the 2022 Sustainable Cosme Award. Neokyo also hosts a Discord community, providing convenient support options.

Considering the negative environmental impact of delivery, some people might prefer buying locally rather than shopping online. (Honestly, I am one of them.) However, depending on your location, you may have no choice other than to use online services. Also, you may be keen on using Japanese eco-friendly products and promoting the idea to your own community. For those cases, the deputy services would be very helpful.

* If the store’s products are prohibited for purchase from overseas, this service cannot facilitate your purchase of them.

*Fees, such as tariffs and credit card handling fees, vary depending on your residency and the specific circumstances. If you are concerned about these additional costs, please check the website of each service or contact their customer support.

*Please note that we do not take any responsibility or liability for any issues arising from the use of these services.