Where Can International Buyers Ship Hololive Kobo Orders?

Okay, here’s the practical lowdown I’ve collected from hunting down merch and swapping tips with other fans: hololive Kobo itself is primarily a Japan-based shop, and many official event pop-ups or limited-run items are sold with domestic-only shipping. That doesn’t mean international collectors are out of luck — there are two main routes I actually use depending on urgency and item rarity.

The first route is direct international shipping when the store offers it. Some official Hololive shops occasionally provide worldwide shipping through Japan Post (EMS, ePacket, or registered SAL) or courier services like DHL/UPS. If you spot a checkout that lets you enter a non-Japanese address, go for it: it’s usually the simplest — pay in your card’s currency if supported, track via the carrier, and expect customs/import duties depending on your country. I double-check size/weight estimates because bulky items like plushies spike shipping costs fast.

The second, and far more common route, is using a forwarding or proxy service. I’ve used services like Buyee, ZenMarket, FromJapan, Tenso, and White Rabbit Express — they either give you a Japanese address to input at checkout or will buy the item on your behalf and then ship it internationally. The workflow is usually: order or request purchase, the package arrives at the forwarding warehouse, you choose an international shipping method (economy SAL, tracked small packet, EMS for speed, or DHL for door-to-door), pay their domestic handling + international postage, and then wait for delivery. Two pro tips from my stash: (1) consolidate multiple purchases into one parcel to save on international postage and packaging materials, and (2) insure fragile or expensive items — EMS or DHL are pricier but more reliable for limited goods.

Some extra practical notes: limited lottery-only events or in-store-only pickups can block proxies, so read the event terms carefully. Also confirm payment options — some shops don’t accept foreign-issued cards, which is where proxies that accept PayPal or international cards shine. Finally, expect customs fees or VAT in many countries; the forwarder can declare a lower item value but I avoid anything shady — it’s your call if you want to risk it. If you want, I can point you to a few specific forwarding services with English support and honest fee breakdowns I’ve used — they’ve saved my wallet and my sanity more times than I can count.

I usually take the quick, pragmatic route when I’m trying to get hololive Kobo items shipped abroad: first I check the shop’s shipping policy to see if they offer direct international delivery via Japan Post or couriers like DHL. If the store doesn’t ship overseas, I turn to proxy/forwarding services — Buyee, ZenMarket, FromJapan, Tenso and White Rabbit Express are the usual suspects. They either provide a Japanese address for you to use at checkout or will purchase the item for you and then re-ship it internationally.

Using a forwarder means extra fees: domestic handling, international postage (EMS is my default for speed and reliability), and possible customs/import duties where you live. Consolidating multiple items into one shipment can cut costs. Watch out for lottery-only goods or in-store pickups which sometimes don’t allow proxies, and check whether your chosen forwarder insures packages — I always insure pricier, limited-edition stuff. If you want a specific rec, tell me your country and I’ll point to a forwarder I’ve used that supports English and gives clear fee breakdowns.