Dear Collectors in the United States,

As you may know, starting Friday, August 29th, "de minimis duty-free" deliveries will be suspended in principle, and Japan Post's EMS delivery service to the United States will also be suspended. Therefore, if you live in the United States, we would appreciate it if you could specify "Yamato Courier" for the time being. 

Due to the current situation, we would appreciate your attention to the following:

- Import customs clearance and delivery after arrival in the US may take longer than usual.

- Customs duties and other fees incurred in the US will be the responsibility of the consignee.

*Yamato Courier is a leading delivery company in Japan. After arriving in the US, your package will be delivered to your home via UPS.

I myself am deeply concerned about this situation and am worried about how it will develop in the future. In any case, I am currently rushing to arrange for courier delivery such as DHL to accommodate those living in the US. I will keep you updated on any progress.

Yoshio Inoue