{"id":27071,"date":"2025-11-05T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/?p=27071"},"modified":"2025-11-05T08:13:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T23:13:31","slug":"how-to-send-post-from-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-send-post-from-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Your step-by-step guide on how to send post from Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve ever tried to send post from Japan to another country, you\u2019ll know it can be a confusing process \u2014 especially after Japan Post updated its requirements for international parcel labeling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a study abroad student<\/a>, you\u2019ll probably want to send some things overseas, whether they\u2019re special gifts for your loved ones or personal items you want to send back home. We\u2019ve put together this guide on how to send parcels from Japan to hopefully make the process less painful and confusing!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delivery methods<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When sending post overseas from Japan, you generally have several options: Surface Mail, Airmail, or EMS (Express Mail Service)<\/strong>. (SAL, or economy air, is largely suspended to most destinations as of 2025.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surface Mail (\u8239\u4fbf funabin)<\/strong> is the most budget-friendly option if you don\u2019t mind a longer delivery time. Packages typically take one to three months<\/strong> to arrive, depending on the destination. It\u2019s a practical choice if you\u2019re leaving Japan and want to send personal belongings early. Make sure your items are well-packaged and watertight<\/strong>, as tracking is usually not available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airmail (\u822a\u7a7a\u4fbf k\u014dk\u016bbin)<\/strong> is faster than surface mail, usually taking three to ten days<\/strong>. Prices are higher than surface mail but lower than EMS. This option is ideal if you need your package delivered more quickly without paying EMS rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMS (\u56fd\u969b\u30b9\u30d4\u30fc\u30c9\u90f5\u4fbf kokusai sup\u012bdo y\u016bbin)<\/strong> is the fastest international option<\/strong>, generally arriving within two to five days<\/strong>. EMS includes tracking and insurance, making it ideal for valuable or time-sensitive items. For some destinations, including Taiwan, Hong\u202fKong, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and France, Cool EMS<\/strong> is available for shipping items at controlled low temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that certain items cannot be sent via EMS (or other services), such as matches, lighters, lithium batteries, paint, and aerosol sprays<\/strong>. Always check the latest Japan Post prohibited items list<\/a> before sending a package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes <\/b>to international labels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since March 1, 2024<\/strong>, Japan Post no longer accepts handwritten labels<\/strong> for packages containing goods. All international parcels must now have labels created and printed electronically<\/strong> using the International Mail My Page Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When preparing your shipment, you\u2019ll need to enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n