{"id":13344,"date":"2024-01-01T00:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T15:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/?p=13344"},"modified":"2025-01-25T09:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T00:11:17","slug":"tourists-buy-wine-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tourists Can Confortably Buy Wines in Japan and take them Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-pm-slice=\"0 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/29224616_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"563\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/29224616_m.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/29224616_m-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/29224616_m-1024x300.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/29224616_m-768x225.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/29224616_m-1536x450.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div data-pm-slice=\"0 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div data-pm-slice=\"0 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\">This section provides you useful information for buying wines in Japan and taking them home.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u203bThis page was translated by DeepL based on Japanese. Please note that some expressions may sound unnatural.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u76ee\u6b21<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Heres_how_you_can_pick_up_the_wine_you_ordered\" title=\"Here&#8217;s how you can pick up the wine you ordered.\">Here&#8217;s how you can pick up the wine you ordered.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Regulation_for_taking_alcohol_drinks_outside_of_Japan_shipping_them_to_your_home_country\" title=\"Regulation for taking alcohol drinks outside of Japan\/ shipping them to your home country.\">Regulation for taking alcohol drinks outside of Japan\/ shipping them to your home country.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_Korea\" title=\"Bringing and Shipping Wine to Korea\">Bringing and Shipping Wine to Korea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_China\" title=\"Bringing and Shipping Wine to China\">Bringing and Shipping Wine to China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_Taiwan\" title=\"Bringing and Shipping Wine to Taiwan\">Bringing and Shipping Wine to Taiwan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_United_States\" title=\"Bringing and Shipping Wine to United States\">Bringing and Shipping Wine to United States<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_Philippines\" title=\"Bringing and Shipping Wine to Philippines\">Bringing and Shipping Wine to Philippines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#What_we_can_do_at_our_shop\" title=\"What we can do at our shop\">What we can do at our shop<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Wine_Storage_Method\" title=\"Wine Storage Method\">Wine Storage Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Wine_Pricing_and_Availability\" title=\"Wine Pricing and Availability\">Wine Pricing and Availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Possible_payment_methods_at_COCOS\" title=\"Possible payment methods at COCOS\">Possible payment methods at COCOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Cushioning_material_to_protect_bottles_from_cracks_and_scratches\" title=\"Cushioning material to protect bottles from cracks and scratches.\">Cushioning material to protect bottles from cracks and scratches.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/others\/tourists-buy-wine-english\/#Email_inquiries\" title=\"Email inquiries\u00a0\">Email inquiries\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_pros_and_cons_of_buying_wines_in_the_shop_and_online-shop\"><\/span>Comparison of pros and cons of buying wines in the shop and online-shop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\u3000<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 144px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Shop<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 72px;\"><strong>Tax Free shopping is available<\/strong><br \/>\nThe price of wine includes a 10% sales tax. Travelers are entitled to get consumption tax exemption by showing their passport at the shop. In this case, the wine cannot be opened and consumed in Japan.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 72px;\"><span><strong>Uncertainty of Stock Availability<\/strong><br \/>\nYou cannot check the stock and price of wines on online. You need to either inquire directly to the shop or visit the shop by yourself.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\">\n<p><strong>Limited Selection of Wines<\/strong><br \/>\nCompared to online shops, the variety of wines is limited, and there&#8217;s no guarantee that you&#8217;ll find the one you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"><span><strong>Carrying Wine in Summer Requires Caution<\/strong><br \/>\nThe summer in Japan is very hot and humid. There is a risk of heat damage to the wine if you carry it in a harsh environment for a long time after purchase.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 99.9176%;\"><strong>Online shop<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.2471%;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6705%;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.2471%;\"><strong>Stock and prices can easily be found\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nFind out what wines are available and how much they cost on each site<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6705%;\"><span><strong>Tax Free is not available<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can only do tax-free shopping at the shop. However, you can save money if you buy it from an online shop where the selling price is at least 10% lower than the price in the shop.\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.2471%;\"><strong>Save time<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you order from the online shop and have it shipped to your hotel for pickup, you save time traveling to make your purchase.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6705%;\">\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.2471%;\"><strong>Refrigerated delivery available<\/strong><br \/>\nMany online retail stores offer refrigerated delivery. The product will be delivered to your hotel in the best possible condition.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6705%;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.2471%;\"><strong>You may drink it in Japan<br \/>\n<\/strong>You are free to take purchased wine home with you or drink it at your hotel or other places.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.6705%;\"><span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_how_you_can_pick_up_the_wine_you_ordered\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s how you can pick up the wine you ordered.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><p class=\"st-step-title\"><span class=\"st-step-box\"><span class=\"st-step\">step<br\/><span class=\"st-step-no\">1<\/span><\/span><\/span> Find wine<\/p><\/div>\n<div>Look up the wine you want on the internet<\/div>\n<div>Put the name of the wine in the serch box.\u3000(example:Echezeaux Emmanuel Rouget 2015)<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u300aPopular online shops in Japan\u300b<\/div>\n<div>\u697d\u5929\u5e02\u5834\uff08Rakuten Ichiba\uff09\u3000<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rakuten.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rakuten.co.jp\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Yahoo\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30d4\u30f3\u30b0\uff08Yahoo Shopping\uff09\u3000<a href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.co.jp\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Amazon\u3000<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/\" rev=\"en_rl_none\">https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u203bCredit card screening at Rakuten Ichiba has recently become more stringent. Cases have been reported where credit cards that can be used elsewhere cannot be used on Rakuten Ichiba.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><p class=\"st-step-title\"><span class=\"st-step-box\"><span class=\"st-step\">step<br\/><span class=\"st-step-no\">2<\/span><\/span><\/span> Pay by credit card<\/p><\/div>\n<div>Credit cards such as VISA, MASTER, and American Express are accepted almost everywhere.<\/div>\n<div>Major online shops accept more payment methods.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><p class=\"st-step-title\"><span class=\"st-step-box\"><span class=\"st-step\">step<br\/><span class=\"st-step-no\">3<\/span><\/span><\/span>Shipping to hotels<\/p><\/div>\n<div>Send the package to the front desk of the hotel where you plan to stay.<\/div>\n<div>Japan has an excellent logistics system. If you specify the date and time, your package will arrive fairly accurately. Several days of delays rarely happens.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u203bSend an email to the hotel where you plan to stay to let them know that your luggage will be delivered. The text below is an example of the e-mail in Japanese.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"st-mybox st-mybox-class\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border-color:#ccc;border-width:2px;border-radius:2px;margin: 25px 0 25px 0;\"><div class=\"st-in-mybox\">\n<div>Subject: \u5bbf\u6cca\u4e88\u5b9a\u306e\u3010Your Name\u3011\u5b9b\u3066\u306b\u8377\u7269\u304c\u5c4a\u304d\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/div>\n<div>Body:<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u3010Hotel Name\u3011 \u30d5\u30ed\u30f3\u30c8\u3054\u62c5\u5f53\u8005\u69d8<\/p>\n<p>\u304a\u4e16\u8a71\u306b\u306a\u3063\u3066\u304a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<br \/>\n\u3010Your Name\u3011\u3068\u7533\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002\u3053\u306e\u5ea6\u3001\u3010Check in date\u3011\u304b\u3089\u8cb4\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u306b\u5bbf\u6cca\u3092\u4e88\u5b9a\u3057\u3066\u304a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n<p>\u3064\u304d\u307e\u3057\u3066\u306f\u3001\u30aa\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30d7\u304b\u3089\u4e8b\u524d\u306b\u767a\u9001\u3055\u308c\u308b\u8377\u7269\u3092\u3001\u30c1\u30a7\u30c3\u30af\u30a4\u30f3\u524d\u306b\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u3067\u304a\u53d7\u3051\u53d6\u308a\u3044\u305f\u3060\u304d\u305f\u304f\u3001\u3054\u5354\u529b\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u7533\u3057\u4e0a\u3052\u307e\u3059\u3002\u307e\u305f\u3001\u5185\u5bb9\u7269\u306e\u54c1\u8cea\u4fdd\u6301\u306e\u305f\u3081\u3001\u53ef\u80fd\u3067\u3042\u308c\u3070\u8377\u7269\u3092\u6dbc\u3057\u3044\u5834\u6240\u3067\u4fdd\u7ba1\u3057\u3066\u3044\u305f\u3060\u3051\u307e\u3059\u3068\u5e78\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n<p>\u914d\u9001\u4e88\u5b9a\u65e5: \u3010Scheduled Delivery Date\u3011<\/p>\n<p>\u8377\u7269\u306e\u5185\u5bb9: \u30ef\u30a4\u30f3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><p class=\"st-step-title\"><span class=\"st-step-box\"><span class=\"st-step\">step<br\/><span class=\"st-step-no\">4<\/span><\/span><\/span>Check the wine received.<\/p><\/div>\n<div>Occasionally, wine may be damaged during transport. Once you receive the package, please open it on the same day and confirm that the label and bottle of wine is not damged.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000If it is damaged, contact the shop where you purchased it immediately. The damage is the responsibility of the shipping company. You can choose to wait for a replacement wine to be sent or cancel your order. All you have to do is wait for the new wine to be delivered and hand over your damaged bottle to the delivery staff.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><p class=\"st-step-title\"><span class=\"st-step-box\"><span class=\"st-step\">step<br\/><span class=\"st-step-no\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span>Bring the wine you bought home.<\/p><\/div>\n<div>1) Carry-on baggage as checked baggage: Baggage weight limits vary depending on the airline\/ Requirements for checked baggage or carry-on alcoholic beverages on international flights vary according to the alcoholic content and volume, as well as the country and district.\u00a0Please be aware of this.<\/div>\n<div>2) Ship it overseas: See details below.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"st-mybox  has-title st-mybox-class\" style=\"background:#fafafa;border-width:0px;border-radius:5px;margin: 25px 0 25px 0;\"><p class=\"st-mybox-title\" style=\"color:#757575;font-weight:bold;text-shadow: #fff 3px 0px 0px, #fff 2.83487px 0.981584px 0px, #fff 2.35766px 1.85511px 0px, #fff 1.62091px 2.52441px 0px, #fff 0.705713px 2.91581px 0px, #fff -0.287171px 2.98622px 0px, #fff -1.24844px 2.72789px 0px, #fff -2.07227px 2.16926px 0px, #fff -2.66798px 1.37182px 0px, #fff -2.96998px 0.42336px 0px, #fff -2.94502px -0.571704px 0px, #fff -2.59586px -1.50383px 0px, #fff -1.96093px -2.27041px 0px, #fff -1.11013px -2.78704px 0px, #fff -0.137119px -2.99686px 0px, #fff 0.850987px -2.87677px 0px, #fff 1.74541px -2.43999px 0px, #fff 2.44769px -1.73459px 0px, #fff 2.88051px -0.838246px 0px;background: linear-gradient(0deg,#fafafa 0%,#fafafa 55%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>When wine is damaged (in our case)<\/p><div class=\"st-in-mybox\">\n<p>In very rare cases, wine may be damaged during transport.<br \/>\nIn our case, we can ship it again within 1-3 days from the time you find the damage.<br \/>\nIf we have the same wine in stock and you still have enough time to stay in Japan, you will receive the new wine in 2-4 days.<br \/>\nIf we do not have the same wine, or if you are already planning to return, your order will be cancelled and you will receive a refund.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulation_for_taking_alcohol_drinks_outside_of_Japan_shipping_them_to_your_home_country\"><\/span>Regulation for taking alcohol drinks outside of Japan\/ shipping them to your home country.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The following is a country-by-country guide to the rules for taking wine home from Japan, including duty-free coverage and whether or not wine can be shipped overseas.<\/p>\n<p>If the amount of wine purchased is small, the best way is to put it in a suitcase and take it home as checked baggage. However, if you purchase a large number of bottles or have a lot of other baggage, you should consider shipping overseas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We have looked up the regulations for taking alcoholic beverages other countries on some websites of customs and other authorities.<\/p>\n<p>\nHowever, please consider this article only as a reference. Laws are subject to change, so please be sure to check the information by yourself from reliable sources.<\/p>\n<p>\nWe accept no liability for any errors in the information provided here.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*You must be of legal drinking age in all countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" id=\"korea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_Korea\"><\/span>Bringing and Shipping Wine to Korea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">Carry-on as checked baggage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>Duty free up to 2 bottles of alcoholic beverages (total volume not exceeding 2 liters, $400)<br \/>\nIf you are bringing in goods that exceed the duty-free allowance<br \/>\nVoluntary declaration: 30% reduction of standard customs duty<br \/>\nIf discovered after non-declaration, additional tax will be imposed (40% more than normal, 60% more if discovered more than once within 2 years)<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.kr\/kcs\/cm\/cntnts\/cntntsView.do?mi=2837&amp;cntntsId=829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.customs.go.kr\/kcs\/cm\/cntnts\/cntntsView.do?mi=2837&amp;cntntsId=829<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">International shipping to your country<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>Only one bottle (1 liter) for personal use or as a gift. However, an education tax will be charged.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/cgi-kokusai\/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=49&amp;nid=5817&amp;p=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/cgi-kokusai\/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=49&amp;nid=5817&amp;p=2<\/a>\u3000(Japanese Only)<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" id=\"china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_China\"><\/span>Bringing and Shipping Wine to China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">Carry-on as checked baggage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>Tax exemption for alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 12% or more up to 1.5 liters (2 bottles)<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/ailegal.baidu.com\/?fr=seo_qadetail&amp;template=business&amp;articleType=qadetail&amp;articleId=405aab8d9e15c9001011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ailegal.baidu.com\/?fr=seo_qadetail&amp;template=business&amp;articleType=qadetail&amp;articleId=405aab8d9e15c9001011<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">International shipping to your country<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>Importer and exporter registration is required. Not practical for personal purposes.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/cgi-kokusai\/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=49&amp;nid=5817&amp;p=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/cgi-kokusai\/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=49&amp;nid=5817&amp;p=2<\/a>\u3000(Japanese Only)<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" id=\"taiwan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_Taiwan\"><\/span>Bringing and Shipping Wine to Taiwan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">Carry-on as checked baggage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>Carry-on as checked baggage<br \/>\nDuty free up to 1 bottle within 1 liter<br \/>\nAny amount exceeding the duty-free allowance must be declared at Taiwan Customs<br \/>\n(Customs duty, liquor tax and business tax will be imposed)<br \/>\nUp to 5 liters including taxable allowance.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/web.customs.gov.tw\/etaipei\/singlehtml\/3396?cntId=5e14053a391049858903b4c6c8a2a65e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/web.customs.gov.tw\/etaipei\/singlehtml\/3396?cntId=5e14053a391049858903b4c6c8a2a65e<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.kr\/kcs\/cm\/cntnts\/cntntsView.do?mi=2837&amp;cntntsId=829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>Taxation on the portion exceeding the scope of tax exemption<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/tw.cytn.info\/p\/taiwan-japan-customs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tw.cytn.info\/p\/taiwan-japan-customs.html<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">International shipping to your country<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>As with checked baggage, up to 5 liters can be shipped. However, there is no duty-free allowance, and customs duties, liquor tax, and business tax will be imposed.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/web.customs.gov.tw\/etaipei\/singlehtml\/3396?cntId=5e14053a391049858903b4c6c8a2a65e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/web.customs.gov.tw\/etaipei\/singlehtml\/3396?cntId=5e14053a391049858903b4c6c8a2a65e<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000See Examples of tax computation.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" id=\"united_states\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_United_States\"><\/span>Bringing and Shipping Wine to United States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">Carry-on as checked baggage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>Alcoholic beverages up to 1 liter are allowed duty-free.<br \/>\nLaws differ from state to state regarding exceeding the duty-free allowance.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/know-before-you-visit\/customs-duty-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/know-before-you-visit\/customs-duty-information<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">International shipping to your country<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>We are not permitted to ship alcoholic beverages to the United States.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/cgi-kokusai\/nonmailable_articles.php?cid=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/cgi-kokusai\/nonmailable_articles.php?cid=7<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" id=\"hong_kong\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_Hong_Kong\"><\/span>Bringing and Shipping Wine to Hong Kong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">Carry-on as checked baggage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>There are no carry-on restrictions or taxes on wine. You can bring it home within the airplane&#8217;s baggage limits.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.gov.hk\/en\/service-enforcement-information\/trade-facilitation\/dutiable-commodities\/types-and-duty-rates\/index.html#liquor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.customs.gov.hk\/en\/service-enforcement-information\/trade-facilitation\/dutiable-commodities\/types-and-duty-rates\/index.html#liquor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.kr\/kcs\/cm\/cntnts\/cntntsView.do?mi=2837&amp;cntntsId=829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">International shipping to your country<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>As with take-out, there are no restrictions.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" id=\"australia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_Australia\"><\/span>Bringing and Shipping Wine to Australia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">Carry-on as checked baggage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>Up to 2.25 liters are duty-free.<br \/>\nIf you exceed the duty-free range, you will have to pay customs duty, consumption tax, and liquor tax on all alcoholic beverages.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abf.gov.au\/entering-and-leaving-australia\/can-you-bring-it-in\/list-of-items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.abf.gov.au\/entering-and-leaving-australia\/can-you-bring-it-in\/list-of-items<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.kr\/kcs\/cm\/cntnts\/cntntsView.do?mi=2837&amp;cntntsId=829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">International shipping to your country<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>There is no duty-free coverage for international shipments.<br \/>\nYou must pay customs duty, sales tax, and liquor tax on all alcoholic beverages.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abf.gov.au\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.abf.gov.au\/home<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" id=\"canada\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_Canada\"><\/span>Bringing and Shipping Wine to Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">Carry-on as checked baggage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>For wine, you may bring in 1.5 liters (up to 2 bottles).<br \/>\nIf you exceed the duty-free range, you will have to pay customs duty and other taxes.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/travel-voyage\/ivc-rnc-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/travel-voyage\/ivc-rnc-eng.html<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.kr\/kcs\/cm\/cntnts\/cntntsView.do?mi=2837&amp;cntntsId=829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">International shipping to your country<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>Personal importation requires prior registration, which is not practical for personal use.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" id=\"philippines\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_and_Shipping_Wine_to_Philippines\"><\/span>Bringing and Shipping Wine to Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">Carry-on as checked baggage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>In the case of wine, up to two bottles are exempt from tax.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/customs.gov.ph\/duty-free-shopping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/customs.gov.ph\/duty-free-shopping\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.kr\/kcs\/cm\/cntnts\/cntntsView.do?mi=2837&amp;cntntsId=829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"clip-memobox \" style=\"background:#fafafa;color:#000000;\"><div class=\"clip-fonticon\" style=\"color:#919191;border-color:#E0E0E0;\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"clip-memotext\"><p style=\"color:#000000;\">International shipping to your country<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div>There is no duty-free scope; the recipient must clear customs and pay the tax.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<strong>Sources<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fda.gov.ph\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_we_can_do_at_our_shop\"><\/span>What we can do at our shop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>COCOS is a wine shop located in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka.<\/div>\n<div>Not only in a physical shop but you can also buy wines on our web site.<\/div>\n<div>It takes about 40 minutes by train from Umeda, Osaka, the center of the city. You can come to our shop from the Osaka Expo site (Yumeshima Satation) without changing trains.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>Online shop:\u3000<a href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Shop Web Site:\u3000<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.cocos.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/shop.cocos.co.jp\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Access\u3000<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.cocos.co.jp\/access\/#access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/shop.cocos.co.jp\/access\/#access<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d13124.972177381469!2d135.61221335959922!3d34.67381492118662!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x60012069e9591ba9%3A0x4d29f8872fe0ad0c!2zQ09DT1MgV0lORe-8hldISVNLWSAtIOODr-OCpOODs--9peOCpuOCpOOCueOCreODvO-9peOCr-ODqeODleODiOODk-ODvOODqyDlsILploDlupcgLSjmnIkpbWFubyBhIG1hbm8!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1734590343535!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_Storage_Method\"><\/span>Wine Storage Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>We store all of wines at a constant temperature.\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>The wine sales area in our physical shop is separated for wine. Inside it is air-conditioned and kept at a constant temperature all year round.<\/div>\n<div>Next to the physical shop, there is a wine warehouse for the online shop. Wines there are also kept at a constant temperature to ensure that the wines are stored in the best possible conditions.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strage1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strage1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strage1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strage1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strage2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strage2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strage2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strage2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_Pricing_and_Availability\"><\/span>Wine Pricing and Availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>The prices listed on the online shop are the same as the prices in the physical shop.<\/div>\n<div>However, we use different inventories for the shop and the online shop. If you can&#8217;t find the wine you are looking for in the physical shop, you might be able to buy it if it is in stock on online shop. It could takes a little bit of time to check it&#8217;s availability.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Some wines are only sold in the shop because of the winery&#8217;s policy. Here is an example.<\/div>\n<div>Armand Rousseau , Harlan Estate(2019VT Later) , Magna Pramia 2013 Destiny Bay ,etc&#8230;<\/div>\n<div>Please contact us for price and availability.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>E-mail Address\uff1a<a href=\"mailto:info@cocos.co.jp\" rev=\"en_rl_none\">info@cocos.co.jp<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_payment_methods_at_COCOS\"><\/span>Possible payment methods at COCOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>Acceptable payment methods differ between online shops and physical shop.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"st-mybox  has-title st-mybox-class\" style=\"background:#fafafa;border-width:0px;border-radius:5px;margin: 25px 0 25px 0;\"><p class=\"st-mybox-title\" style=\"color:#757575;font-weight:bold;text-shadow: #fff 3px 0px 0px, #fff 2.83487px 0.981584px 0px, #fff 2.35766px 1.85511px 0px, #fff 1.62091px 2.52441px 0px, #fff 0.705713px 2.91581px 0px, #fff -0.287171px 2.98622px 0px, #fff -1.24844px 2.72789px 0px, #fff -2.07227px 2.16926px 0px, #fff -2.66798px 1.37182px 0px, #fff -2.96998px 0.42336px 0px, #fff -2.94502px -0.571704px 0px, #fff -2.59586px -1.50383px 0px, #fff -1.96093px -2.27041px 0px, #fff -1.11013px -2.78704px 0px, #fff -0.137119px -2.99686px 0px, #fff 0.850987px -2.87677px 0px, #fff 1.74541px -2.43999px 0px, #fff 2.44769px -1.73459px 0px, #fff 2.88051px -0.838246px 0px;background: linear-gradient(0deg,#fafafa 0%,#fafafa 55%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Online Store<\/p><div class=\"st-in-mybox\">\n<div>Credit Card:VISA\u3001MASTER\u3001American Express\u3001Diners Club\u3001JCB\u3001Amazon Pay<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"st-mybox  has-title st-mybox-class\" style=\"background:#fafafa;border-width:0px;border-radius:5px;margin: 25px 0 25px 0;\"><p class=\"st-mybox-title\" style=\"color:#757575;font-weight:bold;text-shadow: #fff 3px 0px 0px, #fff 2.83487px 0.981584px 0px, #fff 2.35766px 1.85511px 0px, #fff 1.62091px 2.52441px 0px, #fff 0.705713px 2.91581px 0px, #fff -0.287171px 2.98622px 0px, #fff -1.24844px 2.72789px 0px, #fff -2.07227px 2.16926px 0px, #fff -2.66798px 1.37182px 0px, #fff -2.96998px 0.42336px 0px, #fff -2.94502px -0.571704px 0px, #fff -2.59586px -1.50383px 0px, #fff -1.96093px -2.27041px 0px, #fff -1.11013px -2.78704px 0px, #fff -0.137119px -2.99686px 0px, #fff 0.850987px -2.87677px 0px, #fff 1.74541px -2.43999px 0px, #fff 2.44769px -1.73459px 0px, #fff 2.88051px -0.838246px 0px;background: linear-gradient(0deg,#fafafa 0%,#fafafa 55%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);\"><i class=\"st-fa st-svg-file-text-o st-css-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Brick-and-Mortar Stores<\/p><div class=\"st-in-mybox\">\n<div>Credit Card:VISA , MASTER , American Express , Diners Club , JCB , Amazon Pay<\/div>\n<div>QR Cord:Paypay , d\u6255\u3044 , au pay , R pay , \u30e1\u30eb\u30da\u30a4 , \u3086\u3046\u3061\u3087pay , We Chat Pay , Quick Pay<\/div>\n<div>IC:iD , Pitapa , \u697d\u5929Edy , Waon , Nanaco , Pasmo , Suica , Icoca ,<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>TAX FREE is available at the physical shop. This scheme only applies to bottles of wine and whiskey that cost more than 5000 yen to 500,000 yen, not including tax.<\/p>\n<p>Please bring your passport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cushioning_material_to_protect_bottles_from_cracks_and_scratches\"><\/span>Cushioning material to protect bottles from cracks and scratches.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>To protect your precious wine from scratches and cracks, it is packed and shipped with cushioning material.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strictly-packing1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"592\" height=\"592\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strictly-packing1.jpg 592w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strictly-packing1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strictly-packing1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/strictly-packing1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s-strictly-packing2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"592\" height=\"592\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s-strictly-packing2.jpg 592w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s-strictly-packing2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s-strictly-packing2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/s-strictly-packing2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>Wines over 50,000 yen (tax-excluded) will be shipped in this cushioning material as standard.<\/div>\n<div>Wines under 50,000 yen will also be packed with this cushioning material for 500 yen (tax included).<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>Order wines online: Use the link below to choose the number of items you want to add to your cart.<\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>\u25a0Examples of wrapping for wine<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/c\/winegoods\/313009_other\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/c\/winegoods\/313009_other<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u25a0Examples of wrapping for Champagne<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/c\/winegoods\/313011_other\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cocos.co.jp\/c\/winegoods\/313011_other<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>Here is a link to an online shop that sells them for less expensive.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Amazon:\u3000<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E6%89%8B%E6%8F%90%E3%81%92%E6%A2%B1%E5%8C%85%E7%94%A8-%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E7%B7%A9%E8%A1%9D%E6%9D%90-%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%82%B9%E3%83%AB-%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E6%9D%90-10%E6%9E%9A%E3%83%9D%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E4%BB%98\/dp\/B0BSFL52HQ?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&amp;ref_=fplfs&amp;smid=A33HDZY624YXV7&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E6%89%8B%E6%8F%90%E3%81%92%E6%A2%B1%E5%8C%85%E7%94%A8-%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E7%B7%A9%E8%A1%9D%E6%9D%90-%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%82%B9%E3%83%AB-%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E6%9D%90-10%E6%9E%9A%E3%83%9D%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E4%BB%98\/dp\/B0BSFL52HQ?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&amp;ref_=fplfs&amp;smid=A33HDZY624YXV7&amp;th=1<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_inquiries\"><\/span>Email inquiries\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\u3000<\/div>\n<div>If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail.<\/div>\n<div>E-mail Address\uff1a<a href=\"mailto:info@cocos.co.jp\">info@cocos.co.jp<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u203bWe use translation applications such as DeepL to reply to enquiries, which may include unnatural expressions.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 This section provides you useful information for buying wines in Japan and taking them home. \u00a0 \u203bTh &#8230; 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