Transportation

Using Postal Services in Japan

Basic Mission

Quest Quiz

What types of postal services are available in Japan?

Japan Post offers various services including letters, postcards, parcels, express mail, Letter Packs, and courier services. Services like registered mail and specific record mail, which can be tracked, are also available. International postal services are also accessible.

What are the ways to pay for postal charges in Japan?

Postal charges can be paid at post office counters, with stamps, through stamp vending machines, and at convenience stores. Online payment and stamp purchasing are also options.

How is mail tracked and delivered in Japan?

Mail items such as registered and specific record mail that can be tracked are assigned tracking numbers, and their delivery status can be checked on Japan Post’s website or dedicated apps. Ordinary mail cannot be tracked. Mail is delivered to the specified address, and a notice is left in case of absence.

Points

  • Various services like letters, postcards, and parcels are available.
  • Postal charges can be paid at counters, with stamps, or at convenience stores.
  • Services like registered mail can be tracked.
  • Ordinary mail cannot be tracked.
  • International postal services are available.

Japan’s postal services are efficient and reliable, offering both domestic and international shipping. They cater to a wide range of mailing and shipping needs.

Utilizing postal services allows for easy sending of letters and parcels both within and outside Japan. Tracking services enable monitoring of the delivery status of mail items.

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