Some versions of Amazon Japan or Rakuten offer direct global shipping. 2. Proxy Buying Services (Best for Beginners)
Known for a low service fee of 250 JPY per item and generous 45-day storage for consolidation. The Process: Find your item on a Japanese site (e.g., Zozotown). Paste the URL into the proxy site. Pay "Charge 1" (item price + handling).
Proxy services act as an intermediary. You provide the item URL, they buy it for you, and then they ship it to you.