Send Japan Shopping Purchases Directly to Storage

Send purchases to storage while you keep traveling

• Open an active Silk Crane accountStart the storage account before sending so every purchase has an assigned storage address, customer name, and suite number.

• Send prepaid purchasesUse those details for prepaid purchases, then continue traveling and shopping instead of carrying each new item between cities.

• Disclose batteries and exclude hazardsHazardous items are not accepted, and any lithium-ion battery must be disclosed so Silk Crane can confirm separate handling.

Let the store or online seller send directly

• Give the seller the assigned detailsAfter the active storage account opens, provide the store or online seller with the assigned Silk Crane storage address, customer name, and suite number.

• Use prepaid retailer deliveryAsk the seller to send the prepaid purchase directly instead of delivering it to a hotel where you must carry it onward.

• Apply the same item boundariesHazardous items are not accepted, and a lithium-ion battery item must be disclosed for separate handling before the seller ships it.

Send purchases before you arrive after the account is active

• Open the account before orderingRetailer delivery before you arrive works after the Silk Crane storage account is active and its current receiving details are available.

• Identify every packageGive the retailer the assigned address, recipient name, telephone number, and suite number, and ask for clear identification on every package.

• Share order or tracking detailsSend Silk Crane the order or tracking details so each retailer shipment can be matched on arrival.

Keep a simple record of everything sent to storage

• Save the seller and order numberRecord which store sent each package, what it contains, and the tracking number connected with the purchase.

• Tell Silk Crane what to expectA short arrival list helps distinguish several boxes from the same trip and reduces confusion when orders arrive separately.

• Add shipping to the shopping planRetailer or domestic delivery is separate from storage. Review current shipping estimates.

Sending Japan purchases to storage FAQ