SugoiFinds series

Proxy Showdowns

Side-by-side comparisons that make the trade-offs between popular Japan proxy services easier to see.

Read the series in order

  1. Buyee vs ZenMarket (2026): We Priced the Same 2kg Parcel on Both

    Part 1

    Buyee vs ZenMarket (2026): We Priced the Same 2kg Parcel on Both

    Buyee or ZenMarket? We pulled real shipping quotes from both official calculators for an identical 2kg parcel to the US: the gap is up to ¥6,199, far more than the service fee difference. Full cost breakdowns, three worked examples, and where ZenMarket still wins.

  2. Doorzo vs Neokyo (2026): The $800 Rule That Decides Which Is Cheaper

    Part 2

    Doorzo vs Neokyo (2026): The $800 Rule That Decides Which Is Cheaper

    Doorzo or Neokyo? We priced an identical 2kg parcel to the US on both official calculators. Doorzo hides its cheapest route behind an $800 minimum; Neokyo posts the lowest courier rate we have measured.

  3. Doorzo vs Buyee (2026): The Cheapest Fee Still Costs More

    Part 3

    Doorzo vs Buyee (2026): The Cheapest Fee Still Costs More

    The lowest fee does not win. Buyee charges ¥500 per order against Doorzo's ¥50–300 per item, yet is ¥988–2,007 cheaper on the same 2kg parcel to the US. Its 4.88% currency spread may reverse it.

  4. Doorzo vs ZenMarket (2026): The Cheaper One You Cannot Total

    Part 4

    Doorzo vs ZenMarket (2026): The Cheaper One You Cannot Total

    Doorzo runs ¥3,849–4,799 cheaper on an identical 2kg parcel to the US. Then Japan domestic postage (which neither fee table shows) takes most of it back. Four ways to buy, four answers. August 2026.

  5. Buyee vs FromJapan 2026: The ¥500 Flips Twice

    Part 5

    Buyee vs FromJapan 2026: The ¥500 Flips Twice

    Both charge ¥500. On a single item the totals land 30 cents apart. Add insurance and FromJapan is ¥500 cheaper; buy five items and Buyee is ¥2,000 ahead. Verified 14 August 2026.

  6. Doorzo vs FromJapan 2026: Cheaper Fee, Higher Total

    Part 6

    Doorzo vs FromJapan 2026: Cheaper Fee, Higher Total

    Doorzo asks ¥50–300 an item, FromJapan ¥500. Add Doorzo's packing fees and one item runs ¥350–800 against ¥500. Pick DHL and FromJapan takes the total outright. August 2026.

  7. FromJapan vs Neokyo 2026: One Won't Inspect, One Won't Wait

    Part 7

    FromJapan vs Neokyo 2026: One Won't Inspect, One Won't Wait

    Neokyo's ¥350 fee becomes ¥850 once packing is added, so FromJapan wins under four items. But FromJapan gives you 7 days to claim damage. Neokyo gives 5 months.

  8. ZenMarket vs Neokyo 2026: One Taxes Your Money, One Taxes the Box

    Part 8

    ZenMarket vs Neokyo 2026: One Taxes Your Money, One Taxes the Box

    ZenMarket takes 3.5% when you fund your account. Neokyo takes ¥500 per box. On the same basket Neokyo lands ¥2,779 cheaper, and neither inspects your item.