TANSHIN PLAN (Self-Pack by sea)

Self-packing Shipping Service | Yamato Unyu (Thailand) offers a cost-effective shipping solution for those relocating or sending personal items, which is door-to-door from Thailand to Japan. This service isparticularly beneficial for customers who wish to transport limited quantitieswhile maintaining control over their budget. The Japanese term Tanshinmeans “by oneself,” indicating that customers handle all packing independently.
All processes can be managed easily and quickly through MyPage, anonline platform designed for user convenience. This service is ideal for thoselooking for a budget-friendly way to move personal belongings to Japan without Yamato’s packing assistance, with assurance that the package will be safely
delivered to its destination.

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Steps to Use the Tanshin
Plan

1. How to Fold the Box

• Fold the small flaps down first, followed by the large flaps at the bottom of the box. Secure the box by applying tape along the center seam and over all edge seams. Flip the box upright to prepare for packing.
Note: Please avoid folding the small and large flaps in the wrong order, as this may cause improper sealing and compromise the box’s strength.

2. How to Use Bubble Wrap and Kraft Paper

• Place the item on bubble wrap and wrap it completely, covering all edges. Ensure protruding parts, such as handles, are wrapped for extra protection. For items with lids, turn the lid upside down and place bubble wrap between the lid and the pot to prevent breakage.

3. How to Arrange Items in the Box

• Arrange similar items in the same direction. If there are gaps between items, fill them with kraft paper to prevent items from shifting during transit.

Important Precautions

Proper packing is essential to prevent damage. If the box is bulging or there’s a rattling sound when shaken, the packing may be inadequate and could lead to breakage. Adjust the packing by arranging items securely but not too tightly, and add cushioning materials if necessary.   

Please label each box with its number on the top and all four sides. Write “FRAGILE” in red on the top of the box if it contains breakable items.

Prepare a detailed packing list for each box. You may complete the packing list in English. Please fill out the required customs forms for your destination, which our staff will bring on the moving day.

Place all necessary documents for customs (such as the checklist, passport copy, packing list, invoice, etc.) in an envelope and put it on top of your items inside the box. If you are shipping more than one box, please place these documents in box number “1”.

1. Food and Beverages

• • Alcoholic Beverages: Liquor, Japanese sake, whiskey, beer, cooking sake (Ryorishu), cooking rice wine (mirin), etc.
  • Temperature-sensitive Items: Perishable goods, fresh food, non-baked snacks, etc.
  • Meat Products: Instant noodles containing meat, pre-made curry, ready-to-eat meals with meat, stewed meat in soy sauce, including meat extracts.
  • Raw Beans: Soybeans, red beans (*Processed soybean products like miso and soy sauce can be sent as long as the destination country has no restrictions).
  • Health Supplements: Vitamin tablets, etc.
  • Rice
  • Dairy Products: Milk, cheese, milk powder, yogurt, etc.
  • Food Products Potentially Restricted by the Plant Protection Act: Flour, coffee beans, etc.

2. Plants and Plant Products

• • Cut Flowers: Including traditional Japanese floral decorations, shimenawa (sacred straw rope), preserved flowers.
  • Seeds and Bonsai Soil

3. Living Organisms and Animal Products

• • Animals: Live animals, fish, insects, etc.
  • Animal Fur: Rabbit fur, fox fur, etc.

4. Legally Prohibited Items (Washington Convention)

• • Prohibited Items: Turtle shells, ostrich products, leather goods, aloe, etc. When shipping cosmetics, an ingredient list is required to prove the absence of aloe or other Washington Convention-prohibited substances.
  • Lithium Batteries: Computers, watches, portable game consoles, portable music players, rice cookers, digital cameras, thermometers, camcorders, etc. Items containing lithium batteries cannot be shipped even if the battery is removed.
  • Dry Battery-powered Items: Toys, flashlights, chargers, etc. Items with dry batteries cannot be shipped even if the battery is removed.
  • Hazardous/Toxic Substances: Sodium cyanide, chloroform, sodium fluoroacetate, etc.

5. Sharp Objects and Specialized Materials

• • Sharp Items: Knives, scissors, kitchen knives, utility knives, saws, etc.
  • Gas Springs: Shock absorbers, cylinders, suspension products (hydraulic, pneumatic), etc.

6. Medications and Medical Equipment

• • Medications: Narcotics, medical equipment, including over-the-counter drugs like cold medicine, eyeglasses, sunglasses, etc.
  • Cosmetics: Can only be sent by individuals (not corporations) with a limit of 24 pieces per item per shipment. For example, if sending three brands of lipstick, the total should not exceed 24 lipsticks.

7. Financial Assets and Important Documents

• • Financial Securities: Cash, checks, stocks, BLs (bills of lading), and credit cards.
  • Non-replaceable Items: Passports, driver’s licenses.
  • Packages Shipped by Tourists: Items related to house-moving.

• Available only for individual use.
• Must hold a Thai visa and have resided in Thailand for over one year (for Japanese nationals).
• Must hold a Japanese visa (for Thai and non-Japanese nationals).
• Must be relocating to Japan, such as for study, work, or accompanying a spouse (on the first journey within 6 months only).
• Only the boxes provided by us may be used, and items must fit properly inside without overfilling or leaving the box unclosable.
• Each box must not exceed 25 kg in weight (boxes over 25 kg will not be accepted).
• Prohibited items must not be packed in the box.
• The value of items per box must not exceed 200,000 yen (boxes exceeding 200,000 yen in value will not be accepted).