Looking for the most cost-effective way to shop for popular Japanese products and ship them to Malaysia? Whether you’re new to overseas shopping or a seasoned Japan shopping pro, this article has everything you need! From a side-by-side comparison of Buy&Ship and World Shopping forwarding services, to recommended Japanese online stores and a step-by-step shopping tutorial—this guide will help you master cross-border shopping with ease.
Table of Contents:
→ I. Buy&Ship & World Shopping Japan International Shipping Comparison
→ II. Buy&Ship & World Shopping Popular Japanese Stores
→ III. Buy&Ship Japan Shopping Tutorial
I. Buy&Ship & World Shopping Japan International Shipping Comparison
| Buy&Ship | WorldShopping | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Model | Parcel consolidation service. Users can shop from Japanese sites and ship to Buy&Ship’s Japan warehouse. | Proxy purchase service for items not shipping overseas. Ships to user-designated addresses. |
| Shipping Cost | Starts at RM32/lb. Transparent fees based on weight | Based on item volume/weight (e.g. EMS 500g ≈ ¥80) + 10% service charge. |
| Insurance | ✅ Free basic insurance (max US$100). Option to purchase Buy&Ship Plus for extra coverage. | ¥500 per order, plus an additional ¥50 charged for every ¥20,000 in value for EMS. |
| Parcel Consolidation | ✅ Supports free consolidation across multiple orders/sites. Suitable for shopping from multiple shops. | ❌ No consolidation. Each order processed separately, increasing cost. |
| Free Storage Period | ✅ 30 days of free storage to consolidate orders and reduce fees. | ❌ No free storage. Each order is shipped out immediately after processing. |
| Order Cancellation | ✅ Orders can be canceled if not shipped; offers flexibility. | ❌ Orders cannot be canceled or changed once confirmed. |
II. Buy&Ship & World Shopping Popular Japanese Stores
When entering a Japanese website, if you see the following banner, click on “Unused WorldShopping service progress purchase” to shop directly on the official site for overseas delivery:
Daytona-park
Japanese casual fashion platform, collects trendy labels.
Chiikawa market
Official shop for the popular Chiikawa character goods.
Kiu
Functional and fashionable waterproof outerwear and accessories.
Wego
Popular Japanese streetwear brand among younger audiences.
United Arrows
High-quality minimalist fashion with sophisticated designs.
Snidel Beauty
Stylish beauty brand with popular cosmetics collection.
Fifth Store
Affordable women’s fashion with diverse everyday wear options.
GLADD
Flash sale platform for well-known Japanese and global brands.
F.O. Online Store
Kidswear brand featuring comfortable and stylish designs.
III. Buy&Ship Japan Shopping Tutorial
Step 1
Go to a Japanese shopping site. Click ‘Unused WorldShopping service progress purchase’ to shop directly.
Step 2
Select your items, then click ‘ADD TO BAG’ to your cart.
Step 3
Go to your shopping cart and click ‘Proceed to Checkout’.
Step 4
Register as a member.
Step 5
Fill in your name, email, and password, then complete your registration.
Step 6
Enter shipping details including your name with your Buy&Ship member ID.
For shipping address, go to ‘Overseas Warehouse Address‘ on your Buy&Ship member centre and view the information of Buy&Ship ’s Japan warehouse.
If a katakana name is required, use a name converter to convert your name into Japanese katakana.
Step 7
Choose your payment method, we recommend using PayPal for a seamless transaction.
Once payment is complete, you will receive a confirmation email for your order shortly after.
Step 8
Remember to declare your shipments at your Buy&Ship member centre once you’ve received the shipping confirmation email!
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