Post & Mail
A guide to Japan’s postal and courier services for sending parcels, forwarding mail, and handling deliveries smoothly.
International Parcel Services In Japan: The Expat’s Guide
If you're looking to ship items internationally from Japan, it's important that you know some of the basics. There are a few companies that offer international shipping to Japan, and each has its own…
Japan Post Office Services
Have you ever needed to mail something or pick up a package while living in Japan? Like in most of the rest of the world, Japan has an efficient postal system with around 24,000 post offices scattered…
Japan Courier Services Combine Convenience, Efficiency and Innovation
Courier services in Japan are second to none, both for efficiency and innovation—ever thought of easily and quickly getting your luggage delivered from the airport or your skis to your resort? In Japa…
Redeliveries in Japan: Japan Post, Kuroneko, Sagawa & Amazon
There are many Japanese delivery services available, ranging from the well-known “black cat” Kuroneko service to specialized refrigerated delivery for perishable items. When a driver delivers a packag…
Mail Forwarding in Japan: Domestic and International Options
Whether you are moving to Japan, leaving Japan, or taking an extended vacation, you still need to make sure that you will have access to your mail. There are many considerations for expats living in J…
The Types of Japanese Mail Explained
This article is contributed by MailMate, a bilingual virtual mail service for expats in Japan If you’re new to Japan and you’re wondering what type of physical mail you can expect to receive at your p…
