Over the past few years, something interesting happened at our warehouse in Ireland. While we were busy packing orders for local customers, we started noticing a steady, undeniable trend: a growing number of packages were heading straight across the sea to the Netherlands.
It made sense. The Dutch lifestyle — with its strong cycling culture, love for the outdoors, and practical approach to daily commutes — is a perfect match for a brand built on keeping drinks hot (or cold) no matter what.
But as the orders grew, we realized our Dutch customers were putting up with a less-than-ideal shopping experience. They were navigating a site entirely in English, dealing with the uncertainty of cross-border shipping costs, and wondering if hidden import fees would appear at their door.
That friction had to go.
Today, we are opening the doors to our new, dedicated platform: Zojirushiwinkel.nl.
Rebuilding the Experience from the Ground Up
When we started building the new site, the goal wasn't just to translate a few pages. We wanted to create a shopping experience that felt local, transparent, and effortless for anyone in the Netherlands. Here is exactly what has changed.
1. Fully Localized in Dutch
No more guessing technical specifications in a second language. From the heat retention details of our stainless steel travel mugs to the care instructions for our thermal lunch jars, the entire website — including checkout — is now in Dutch.
2. Zero Hidden Fees: Euros and Taxes Included
Cross-border shopping shouldn't involve a calculator. On the new site, every price is listed in Euros (€), and all local taxes are already included. The price you see on the screen is the final price you pay. No surprises, no customs delays, and no extra invoices from the courier.
3. Fast, Affordable Shipping via UPS
We've completely restructured our logistics to offer shipping rates that feel local. Even though your order is still packed with care in Ireland, the delivery costs have been slashed:
| Order Value | Shipping Method | Delivery Cost | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orders up to €99.99 | UPS Standard (Track & Trace) | €4.99 | 3–5 working days |
| Orders of €100 or more | UPS Standard (Track & Trace) | Free | 3–5 working days |
For less than five euros, your order is fully tracked and delivered to your door in just a few days.
Over a Century of Thermal Expertise, Now Closer
While the storefront is new, the products inside are the same premium, Japanese-engineered items that have earned over 1,800 five-star reviews across our European stores.
Zojirushi has been perfecting vacuum insulation technology since 1918. That century of obsessive engineering is the reason a compact SM-YAF48 travel mug can keep your morning coffee piping hot for up to 6 hours. It's why our food jars allow you to pack a hot soup at 7:00 AM and eat it steaming hot on a hiking trail at 1:00 PM.
It's also why our customers trust the brand so deeply. As one reviewer recently noted:
"I've had my two mugs for a year now... These keep my chai tea hot for at least 6 hours. Zero leaking. I mean absolutely zero. I lock the lid, toss it wherever, and off I go; no worries. A 10 out of 10."
From one-handed lids to non-stick, odor-resistant interiors, these are products built for real life — whether that life happens in Dublin, Amsterdam, or anywhere in between.
A Warm Welcome
We built Zojirushiwinkel.nl to remove the barriers between you and the best thermal gear in the world.
If you live in the Netherlands, or know someone who does, we invite you to explore the new store. Check out the localized collections, take advantage of the new shipping rates, and experience the difference of shopping locally.
