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Domestic Mail
Standard Domestic
Postal Rates
Parcel Post (Yu -Pack)
Special Mail Service Rates
International Mail
International Mail Rates
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International Mail
Japan’s primary international postal services are summarised below.
| Classification |
Contents |
| Standard |
Letters |
Equivalent to first-class domestic mail. |
| Refers to Congratulatory or Condolence Greeting cards up to 25 grams
such as Birthday cards, Christmas cards, etc. Must be clearly marked as
Air mail, Greeting card, X’mas Card, etc. |
| Aerogrammes – letters that can be folded and sealed without requiring an envelope. |
International
Postcards |
Equivalent to second-class domestic mail.Surface: 60yen; Airmail: 70yen |
| Printed Matter |
Documents, catalogues, cards in a sealed envelope labeledINPRIME or PRINTED MATTER can be mailed at a discount. |
| Small Packets |
Packets containing small articles totalling ~2 kg labeled PETIT PAQUET or SMALL PACKET. |
| Parcel Post1 |
Packets containing articles totalling ~20 kg. |
| EMS1, 2 |
International Express Mail Service (EMS) is the fastest way to send communications, documents, and items ~30 kg overseas. Insurance and tracking services are available. |
1 Conditions including size and weight restrictions vary by country.
2 Not available for certain countries.
(Shipping Methods)
| Classification |
Label |
Service |
| Airmail |
AIR MAIL
(PAR AVION) |
Delivery by air (to the greatest extent possible) of both domestic |
| Economy Airmail(SAL) |
SAL |
SAL (Surface Air Lifted) combines airmail between countries (lower priority than regular airmail) with surface transportation in Japan and the country of destination. |
| Surface Mail |
Surface |
Utilizes boats, rail, and automobiles for delivery. |
(Special Mail Services)
| Classification |
Label |
Service |
| Registered |
Registere
(RECOMMANDE) |
Handling from reception to delivery is recorded. Search system available. Mail reimbursed at actual value (within compensatory damage limit) in case of loss, damage, or accident. |
| Insured |
Insured
(VALEUR) |
Handling from reception to delivery is recorded. Search system available. Mail reimbursed at actual value (within insured limit) in case of loss, damage, or accident. |
| Express |
Express
(EXPRES) |
Sent as regular mail to the country of destination, where it is given equal priority to express domestic mail. |
* Some services are not available at all locations. Please contact the Post Office
for details.
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