Just ¥5,000 to Start
A lower minimum for your first order. Subsequent orders require a minimum product total of ¥20,000.
Discover Japanese fabrics, embroidery threads, sewing tools and more with a smaller first order.
First purchase only · Product total before tax · Shipping and import charges not included
· Orders shipped within Japan are not eligible, even if placed from overseas.
The offer
Normally, international orders start at ¥20,000. If you have never placed an order with Nippon Chuko, you can now try our online shop with a minimum product total of just ¥5,000.
Please note that this offer is only available for orders shipped to destinations outside Japan. Orders shipped within Japan are not eligible, even if placed from overseas.
A lower minimum for your first order. Subsequent orders require a minimum product total of ¥20,000.
Already registered but never ordered? You're eligible too. Newly registered members can also use this offer.
Choose from a wide range of fabrics, yarns, embroidery supplies, and sewing accessories.
Simple steps
Getting started is simple—even if this is your first time ordering craft supplies from Japan.
Create a free account, or sign in if you already have one.
Browse our online store and place your first order for ¥5,000 or more in products.
Before dispatch, we will email you the shipping cost and available options.
Choose your preferred method and follow the payment and shipping instructions we send.
International shipping
We ship from Japan via DHL, FedEx, EMS, or surface mail (sea freight). You can choose from the available methods for your destination and shipment.
Shipping costs are not included in the ¥5,000 minimum. We will confirm the shipping cost by email before your order is dispatched.
Please note: Shipping options and transit times depend on the destination and shipment. Customs duties, import taxes, and clearance fees, if applicable, are the recipient's responsibility.
Real-world reference rates
Wondering how much international shipping may cost? Here are four examples based on past shipments. Compare package size, weight, destination, and shipping rates before your first order.
Contents: 3 m of fabric; 10 fabric marking pens
| DHL | ¥8,377 |
|---|---|
| FedEx | ¥8,475 |
| EMS | ¥5,000 |
| Surface Mail | ¥3,100 |
Contents: Three 50 × 55 cm fabric pieces; 9 sashiko thread items
| DHL | ¥7,910 |
|---|---|
| FedEx | ¥7,633 |
| EMS | ¥3,900 |
| Surface Mail | ¥2,500 |
Contents: 27 packs of plastic pearls
| DHL | ¥6,375 |
|---|---|
| FedEx | ¥8,572 |
| EMS | Available only if you agree to pay customs duties in advance. Rate not shown. |
| Surface Mail | Available only if you agree to pay customs duties in advance. Rate not shown. |
Contents: 27 packs of plastic pearls
| DHL | ¥6,375 |
|---|---|
| FedEx | ¥8,381 |
| EMS | Available only if you agree to pay customs duties in advance. Rate not shown. |
| Surface Mail | Available only if you agree to pay customs duties in advance. Rate not shown. |
Please note: These are reference rates from October 2026, not guaranteed quotations. Actual charges and service availability may vary depending on your destination, package dimensions, weight, and shipping conditions. We will email the applicable shipping options and costs before dispatch.
For the U.S. examples, EMS and Surface Mail may be used only if the customer agrees to pay customs duties in advance. No example rate is provided for these methods. Import duties, taxes and customs-related charges are separate from shipping costs.
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