We will only ship via EMS(1 week with online tracking), SAL or SEA (Surface via Ship). We include a small portion in excess of the actual shipping costs to cover for the packaging and handling costs and the default method is EMS, otherwise we are informed of your preferred shipping option from the options below as indicated in the Shipping and Handling Costs Chart.

Only EMS is the recommended option.

EMS (Express Mail Service) is the fastest shipping method available through the post office. Delivery takes only 3-4 days from Japan to most major countries. It is the most expensive method aside from FEDEX, but you can track the package and can be almost 99.9% assured of its safety. (Your tracking number will be sent to you via Paypal when we register it there.) Insurance is also provided up to 20,000 yen basically. It is cheaper than Federal Express. If you have the EMS tracking number, you can track your package on this Web page: http://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/index_en.html

SAL (Surface Air Lift). SAL packages are loaded on the airplane only if there's room after all the priority air mail parcels are loaded. Therefore, it is slower and cheaper than priority air mail, but faster than surface (boat) mail. Delivery takes about 2-3 weeks from Japan to most countries. If your country does not accept SAL packages, then we ship by surface mail. Countries like South Korea, Taiwan, and most Central American and African countries do not accept SAL.

SEA (Surface via SHIP. While delivery takes 1 to 3 months, the rates are reasonable. It takes about 1-2 months to get North America regularly. The weight limit is 20-30 kgs depending on countries but the size limit is very tight. Quite risky due to long transit time and packages which are fragile are subject to internal damages sometimes due to vibration. If used for non-fragile items, it is very cost effective if you are not in hurry and willing to take a risk.

Please let us know the shipping method you like when you win or purchase an item. Please refer to the table below to compare each service. We strongly recommend you the insured shipping like EMS. EMS is the fastest and most reasonable shipping, has built-in insurance up to 20,000 yen (additional insurance can be purchased at $0.5 per additional 20,000 yen coverage) and can be tracked online. Please keep in mind that we are not responsible for lost items if you choose the shipping method other than EMS. Please carefully think about it and assume risks accordingly.

We can declare items as a gift and low values if you request us directly (add as a message or note to seller when you pay via paypal). However we will not be responsible for the total amount, if it is lost or damage somehow. Amount declared is the maximum compensation value. Please think about it carefully. If you do not want to take risks and want full-coverage in case of accidents or missing items, we strongly advice full value declaration shipped via EMS (you face the responsibility of paying higher custom duties depending on your country's tariffs and laws).

Also, we will ship ONLY TO PAYPAL REGISTERED ADDRESSES, that means we will not accept shipping requests to other places other than the one registered in the paypal transaction/details page. If you need to add a note or request to ship to another address, please be sure to write it on the space provided (NOTE TO SELLER) when you pay via Paypal.

Country/Region	EMS with tracking number and full-insurance (5-7 days from shipment date) *customs duties (low value declaration possible)	SAL Surface Air Lifted (14~42 days) *risky	SEA via Surface Ship (no tracking, 1-2 months or more)*very risky
Asia	$21	$29	$21
USA, Canada, Australia, Oceania, Middle East	$28	$39	$24
Europe, UK, Russia	$33	$39	$24
Latin America, Africa	$46	$50	$27

Shipping Options Comparison Chart Exchange rates will be based to $ 1.00 = ¥ 0.87 Our Shipping costs as quoted below inlcudes a subsidized and very minimal handling fee as allowance for the highly-changing exchange rates. (Almost actual shipping costs only based on this uniform exchange rate from the average behavior of the FOREX in Paypal) EMS is the DEFAULT SHIPPING METHOD, unless, otherwise agreed upon prior to bidding or purchase. Other shipping methods such as SAL and SEA will be only offered to buyers (who have eBay accounts) with over 50 feedbacks (100% only). EMS is the most cost-efficient method based on our experience aside from its almost 100% safetiness of arrival.
#	Method	Time	Tracking Information	Insurance Availability	Size & Weight limit	Safety	Cost
1	EMS *Default shipping method	3 - 12 days	Yes (here)	Yes	click here	Very safe	Normal
2	SAL parcel	14 - 42 days	Yes(not online)	Yes	click here	Not very Safe	Cheap
3	Surface(SEA) parcel	longer than 1 month	Yes(not online)	Yes	click here	Not very safe	Cheap
4	Fedex	3 - 12 days	Yes	Yes	Contact us	Very safe	Very expensive