EU's Customs Reform Impact

EU's Customs Reform will impact all shipments into EU.

(The changes can be read here)

To our wonderful community in the EU, we want to share a quick update on how we are adapting to the latest EU customs regulations (including registering for the Import One-Stop Shop, or IOSS).

Our usual international mail service provider, DHL eCommerce is pausing shipments into EU from 24th June 2026.

Navigating these new requirements is a complex and costly hurdle for a small, independent business like ours. However, we know how much you enjoy the unique products we source directly from Japan—and we are absolutely committed to keeping them accessible to you.

What Changing Regulations Mean For Your Future Orders

We are currently working on integrating a new tax system into our checkout process. Here is how this will impact your shopping experience:

  • A Smoother Checkout: You will pay the required EU VAT directly at checkout. This means a streamlined shipping process with zero customs delays and no surprise delivery fees when your package arrives.

  • Behind-the-Scenes Costs: Managing these complex international tax declarations requires us to partner with specialized service providers. Because of these new external fees, there will be a slight increase in final order costs.

Thank You for Your Patience!

We appreciate your support. Please bear with us while we finalize these administrative upgrades. We are doing everything we can to make this transition as seamless as possible for everyone involved.

As always, if you have any questions about an order or the upcoming changes, please don't hesitate to reach out to us, we are always happy to help!