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Quick tip #45 – No more “Partnered Carrier” in Japan

So, I was making my shipping plan today to send some boxes into Amazon. Going through the usual process. "Partner carrier" selected by default (which…

The Japan GuyMay 16, 2018

Amazon Japan Facebook Post Quick Tip

Quick tip #44 – Coupons (almost) come to Amazon Japan

After telling everyone that Japan (& the EU) doesn't have the new coupon system yet, I started seeing loads of coupons on Amazon Japan... Now,…

The Japan GuyApril 13, 2018

Amazon Japan Quick Tip

Quick tip #43 – New Inventory Limit Calculation from Today

Today, Amazon JP sent out the email below. I was hoping that the Google translation (that Amazon was clearly using) was just having a bad…

The Japan GuyMarch 1, 2018

Amazon Japan Quick Tip

Quick tip #42 – More Headline Search Ad Positions Added Today

This news follows on nicely from what I was assuming in my last Quick Tip about VE being closed down in Japan. I was wondering…

The Japan GuyFebruary 23, 2018

Amazon Japan Quick Tip

Quick tip #41 – Vendor Express Closing Down

I've just go an Email from Amazon Japan to say that products can no longer be shipped in for VE After Apr 30, and the…

The Japan GuyFebruary 22, 2018

Amazon Japan Facebook Post Quick Tip

Quick tip #40 – Use Japanese Support…Everywhere

I've recently started on my 7th marketplace, and so have had my fair share of support staff with less knowledge of Amazon than the average…

The Japan GuyFebruary 15, 2018

Amazon Japan Quick Tip

Quick tip #39 – New Advertising Reports Page

I'm loving the new ad reports manager. It turned up last week on my Japanese account, and seems to have been rolled out to my…

The Japan GuyFebruary 14, 2018

Amazon Japan Facebook Post Quick Tip

Quick tip #38 – Japanese People are Honest, Osaka People are Fresh

Got an email from a customer yesterday that summed up nicely both those statements. I provide a standard 1 year warranty on all my products.…

The Japan GuyFebruary 11, 2018

Amazon Japan Quick Tip

Quick tip #37 – Trade Marks

A Japanese TM can be used for Brand Registry in the US. OK. Not exactly a groundbreaking tip, as it clearly states this in the…

The Japan GuyFebruary 3, 2018

Amazon Japan Quick Tip

Quick tip #36 – Brand Registry

Today I received a notification from Amazon Europe, notifying me that Amazon wants brand registered sellers to upgrade to 2.0. Ie, provide a TM. As…

The Japan GuyFebruary 2, 2018

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