2026 September 20

Ship from Japan to the Philippines in 2026: Japan Post EMS availability, 20kg limit, ₱10,000 de minimis, processing charges and customs checks.

Japan uses 100V but two frequencies: 50Hz in eastern Japan and 60Hz in western Japan. Learn what 50/60Hz on a Japanese appliance label does—and does not—mean.

Japan is 100V while the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore are listed at 230V by Panasonic's tourist-model guide. Plug shape alone is not an electrical compatibility test.

Zojirushi NW-PS10 and NW-PS18 share a model family but differ in rice capacity. Learn how to find the exact model before buying accessories or importing.

Sharp Japan recommends genuine air-purifier filters and says non-genuine parts may reduce humidifying or dust-collection performance and can affect warranty treatment.

Compare BALMUDA The Toaster K11A and Toaster Pro K11A-SE: both are 100V 1300W and share a listed grill rack, while Pro adds Salamander mode.

Before importing a Japanese appliance, verify voltage, consumables, replacement parts, repair-support window and total ownership cost with BeeLife's five-part method.

Panasonic says the FE-KX07D humidifying filter can last about 10 years under its stated conditions with regular cleaning. Learn what that estimate really means.

BALMUDA sells separate grill racks for K11A/K11A-SE and older K01A/K01E models. Learn the current part codes and why model matching matters.

Panasonic publishes minimum repair-performance-parts retention periods after production ends, from 5 years for some appliances to 10 years for air conditioners.

Learn how Sharp Japan separates HEPA, deodorizing and humidifying filter part numbers, why model compatibility matters and why '10 years' is only a guideline.

A model-code-first Jetstream refill guide: learn why single pens use SXR-38/5/7/10 while many multi-pens use SXR-80 or SXR-L80 families.

Zebra Sarasa Clip uses JF refills matched to tip size. Learn JF-0.3, JF-0.4, JF-0.5, JF-0.7 and JF-1.0 before restocking from Japan.

Learn Pentel EnerGel refill codes by tip size: XLRN3, XLRN4, XLRN5, XLR7 and XLR10, including needle-tip vs bullet-tip differences.

Pilot FriXion Knock and FriXion Knock Zone do not use the same refill family. Learn LFBKRF standard refills vs Knock Zone Ver.2 refills.

Compare current Kuru Toga model concepts including KS, Metal, Wood and Dive using Mitsubishi Pencil's official materials.

Learn how Zebra DelGuard protects mechanical-pencil lead against strong writing pressure, plus official limitations for exposed and soft lead.

Compare Pentel Orenz 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5mm and learn how Orenz Nero adds automatic lead advance.

Tombow's standard MONO eraser comes in five sizes. Learn the history, PE-04 medium benchmark and current MONO variants before buying from Japan.

Pentel Ain currently covers lead diameters from 0.2 to 1.3mm. Learn how 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5mm feel and why the pencil body must match.