If you live in Japan, you might sometimes miss Indian products — things like Indian clothing, Ayurvedic items, books, stainless steel kitchenware, traditional jewelry, and many other everyday Indian items. One of the best places to buy all these is Amazon India, which offers thousands of Indian brands and products at good prices.

However, there is one big problem:

Amazon India does not ship most products directly to Japan.

So you may search for something you love, add it to your cart, and then see the message:

“This item cannot be shipped to your location.”

This can be disappointing.
 But don’t worry — there is a very simple solution.

You can still shop from Amazon India and get your items delivered to your home in Japan by using a service called Forward Parcel.

Forward Parcel gives you a virtual Indian address, receives your order in India, and then forwards the parcel to your address in Japan.

Why Use Forward Parcel?

Feature How It Helps You
Virtual Indian Address You can shop from Amazon India like you are in India.
Parcel Consolidation Combine many orders into one box to save shipping
Repacking to Reduce Weight Helps lower international courier charges.
Secure and Trackable Shipping You can follow your parcel’s journey from India to Japan.
Easy Process No complicated steps. Anyone can do it.

 

Forward Parcel basically works as a bridge between Amazon India and your home in Japan.

Step-by-Step Guide to Shop from Amazon India and Ship to Japan

Step 1: Create Your Forward Parcel Account

  1. Visit www.forwardparcel.com
  2. Sign up with your name and email.
  3. Once your account is created, you will receive:
  • A Virtual Warehouse Address in India
  • Your Customer Code

This address is what you will use on Amazon India during checkout.

Step 2: Go to Amazon India and Start Shopping

  1. Open www.amazon.in
  2. Search for the products you want.
  3. Add the items to your cart.

Amazon India has:

  • Sarees, kurta sets, and ethnic clothes
  • Kids’ clothing and school essentials
  • Steel and copper kitchenware
  • Herbal products (non-liquid)
  • Books and stationery
  • Handmade gifts and décor
  • Toys and small accessories
  • Fitness bands, mobile covers, chargers, etc.

Tip: Look for products marked “Fulfilled by Amazon” — these usually ship faster and have quality checks.

Step 3: Use Your Forward Parcel Address at Checkout

During checkout, Amazon India will ask for a shipping address.
 Enter your Forward Parcel warehouse address.

Very important:
 Include your Customer Code in the name or address line.
 This helps the warehouse identify your parcel correctly.

Example Format:

  1. Your Name (Customer Code)
  2. Forward Parcel Warehouse Address
  3. City, State, India
  4. Pin Code
  5. Phone Number (given by Forward Parcel)

Complete the payment normally.

Payment Tips:

  • Amazon India accepts international debit/credit cards (Visa/Mastercard).
  • You do not need UPI or an Indian bank account.
  • If the card does not work, you can add a friend’s Indian UPI or Amazon Pay wallet (optional).

Step 4: Amazon Delivers Your Items to the Forward Parcel Warehouse

Once the order is placed:

  • You will get tracking updates in your Amazon account.
  • When your parcel reaches the Forward Parcel warehouse, they scan it.
  • The item will appear in your Forward Parcel dashboard.
  • You may also request parcel photos if needed (optional service).

This keeps everything transparent and safe.

Step 5: Choose Shipping from India to Japan

Now your items are ready for international shipping.

  1. Log in to your Forward Parcel account.
  2. Select the parcels you want to ship.
  3. Choose whether you want to:
    1. Ship one parcel, or
    2. Combine multiple Amazon parcels into one bigger box to save money.
  4. Select your shipping method:
    1. DHL
    2. FedEx
    3. Aramex
    4. Or the lowest-cost air courier
  5. Pay the international shipping fee.

Forward Parcel will now ship your package to your Japanese address.

Step 6: Receive Your Parcel in Japan

Delivery time from India to Japan is usually:

6–10 business days

When your parcel arrives in Japan, customs may check it.
 If needed, you may have to pay small import duty, depending on:

  • Total value of the parcel
  • Item category

Forward Parcel provides the correct documents, so the process is usually smooth.

Items That Are Safe and Easy to Ship

You can comfortably order:

  • Clothing (cotton, silk, wool, synthetic)
  • Bedsheets, pillow covers, curtains
  • Steel plates, bowls, spice boxes, tiffins
  • Children’s clothing and accessories
  • Books, holy texts, educational material
  • Diyas, pooja items (non-liquid)
  • Phone covers, USB cables, chargers (non-battery)
  • Fashion jewelry (non-gold)

Items You Should Not Ship

Some items are restricted by international air shipping rules:

Not Allowed Reason
Perfumes / Deodorants / Sprays Flammable
Power banks / Lithium batteries Special shipping rule required
Liquid food items Import restrictions
Herbal oils / Gels / Creams Most are liquid-based
Medicines Require medical clearance

 

Always check Forward Parcel’s Prohibited Items List before ordering.

Example Cost Breakdown (Approximate)

Expense Approximate Cost
Amazon Order Value ₹2,500 (≈ ¥4,450 JPY)
Amazon → Warehouse Shipping Usually free
Warehouse → Japan Shipping ₹1,800 – ₹3,500 (≈ ¥3,200 – ¥6,200 JPY)depends on weight
Customs Duty (if applicable) Based on value

 

Money-Saving Tip:
 Combine 2–5 items into one shipment to reduce cost per item.

Helpful Shopping Tips

  1. Always check product reviews before ordering.
  2. Try to choose lightweight items to reduce shipping cost.
  3. Shop during Amazon India Sale Events:
    1. Great Indian Festival Sale
    2. End of Season Sale
    3. Freedom Sale
    4. Big Savings Days

You can save a lot during these times.

Conclusion

Shopping from Amazon India while living in Japan is now easy, simple, and stress-free.

With Forward Parcel:

  • You get your own Indian address
  • You shop from Amazon India just like anyone in India
  • The warehouse packs and ships your items to Japan
  • You receive your products safely and quickly

So yes — you can enjoy Indian products, brands, and culture even while living in Japan.
Just Shop → Forward → Receive → Enjoy.

 

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