{"id":9000,"date":"2025-10-31T10:05:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T10:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/?p=9000"},"modified":"2025-11-03T07:20:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:20:55","slug":"how-to-shop-from-amazon-india-and-ship-to-japan-with-forward-parcel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/blog\/how-to-shop-from-amazon-india-and-ship-to-japan-with-forward-parcel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shop from Amazon India and Ship to Japan with Forward Parcel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in <\/span>Japan<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you might sometimes miss Indian products \u2014 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 <\/span>Amazon India<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers thousands of Indian brands and products at good prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there is one big problem:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Amazon India does not ship most products directly to Japan.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you may search for something you love, add it to your cart, and then see the message:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cThis item cannot be shipped to your location.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be disappointing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> But don\u2019t worry \u2014 there is a very simple solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can still <\/span>shop from Amazon India and get your items delivered to your home in Japan<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by using a service called <\/span>Forward Parcel<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forward Parcel gives you a <\/span>virtual Indian address<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, receives your order in India, and then <\/span>forwards<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the parcel to your <\/span>address in Japan<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Use Forward Parcel?<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>How It Helps You<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Indian Address<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can shop from Amazon India like you are in India.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel Consolidation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine many orders into one box to save shipping<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repacking to Reduce Weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps lower international courier charges.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure and Trackable Shipping<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can follow your parcel\u2019s journey from India to Japan.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Process<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No complicated steps. Anyone can do it.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forward Parcel basically works as a <\/span>bridge<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between Amazon India and your home in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step-by-Step Guide to Shop from Amazon India and Ship to Japan<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Create Your Forward Parcel Account<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/\"><b>www.forwardparcel.com<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up with your name and email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your account is created, you will receive:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Virtual Warehouse Address in India<br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>Customer Code<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span>address<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is what you will use on Amazon India during checkout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Go to Amazon India and Start Shopping<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"><b>www.amazon.in<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for the products you want.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the items to your cart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India has:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarees, kurta sets, and ethnic clothes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids\u2019 clothing and school essentials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steel and copper kitchenware<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbal products (non-liquid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books and stationery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handmade gifts and d\u00e9cor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toys and small accessories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fitness bands, mobile covers, chargers, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for products marked <\/span><b>\u201cFulfilled by Amazon\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 these usually ship faster and have quality checks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Use Your Forward Parcel Address at Checkout<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During checkout, Amazon India will ask for a shipping address.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter your <\/span><b>Forward Parcel warehouse address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Very important:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Include your <\/span><b>Customer Code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><b>name<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>address line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This helps the warehouse identify your parcel correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Example Format:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Name (Customer Code)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forward Parcel Warehouse Address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City, State, India<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin Code<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone Number (given by Forward Parcel)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the payment normally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Payment Tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India accepts <\/span><b>international debit\/credit cards (Visa\/Mastercard)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You <\/span><b>do not need UPI or an Indian bank account<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the card does not work, you can add a friend\u2019s Indian UPI or Amazon Pay wallet (optional).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Amazon Delivers Your Items to the Forward Parcel Warehouse<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the order is placed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will get tracking updates in your Amazon account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your parcel reaches the Forward Parcel warehouse, they <\/span><b>scan it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The item will appear in your <\/span><b>Forward Parcel dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also request <\/span><b>parcel photos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if needed (optional service).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This keeps everything transparent and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Choose Shipping from India to Japan<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now your items are ready for international shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your Forward Parcel account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the parcels you want to ship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose whether you want to:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ship <\/span><b>one parcel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Combine multiple Amazon parcels into one bigger box<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save money.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your shipping method:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DHL<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedEx<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aramex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or the lowest-cost air courier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the international shipping fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forward Parcel will now <\/span>ship your package to your Japanese address<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 6: Receive Your Parcel in Japan<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery time from India to Japan is usually:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6\u201310 business days<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your parcel arrives in Japan, customs may check it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If needed, you may have to pay small <\/span>import duty<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total value of the parcel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Item category<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forward Parcel provides the correct documents, so the process is usually smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Items That Are Safe and Easy to Ship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can comfortably order:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing (cotton, silk, wool, synthetic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedsheets, pillow covers, curtains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steel plates, bowls, spice boxes, tiffins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children\u2019s clothing and accessories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books, holy texts, educational material<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diyas, pooja items (non-liquid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone covers, USB cables, chargers (non-battery)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion jewelry (non-gold)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Items You Should Not Ship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some items are <\/span><b>restricted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by international air shipping rules:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Not Allowed<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Reason<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfumes \/ Deodorants \/ Sprays<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flammable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power banks \/ Lithium batteries<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special shipping rule required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liquid food items<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import restrictions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbal oils \/ Gels \/ Creams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most are liquid-based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Require medical clearance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check Forward Parcel\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/prohibited-items\/\"><b>Prohibited Items List<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before ordering.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Example Cost Breakdown (Approximate)<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Expense<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approximate Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Order Value<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,500 (\u2248 \u00a54,450 JPY)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon \u2192 Warehouse Shipping<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warehouse \u2192 Japan Shipping<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,800 \u2013 \u20b93,500 (\u2248 \u00a53,200 \u2013 \u00a56,200 JPY)<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depends on weight<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customs Duty (if applicable)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on value<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Money-Saving Tip:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Combine 2\u20135 items into <\/span>one shipment<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce cost per item.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Helpful Shopping Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always <\/span><b>check product reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before ordering.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to choose <\/span><b>lightweight items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce shipping cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop during Amazon India Sale Events:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Great Indian Festival Sale<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>End of Season Sale<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Freedom Sale<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Big Savings Days<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can save a lot during these times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopping from <\/span>Amazon India while living in Japan is now easy, simple, and 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