How to send letter or packages outside Japan? (2024 ver)

Japan post is one the most convenient to send parcels to your love ones outside the country.

Visit the link below if you are considering an arrangement for conveyance.

http://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/use/index_en.html

Here are the basic procedure to send parcels (Brief version of the link above).

Step1: Check rates and delivery days.

Delivery days and fee are depend on the mailing address.

You have to select type of items, their weights and sizes and country.

You can choose the ways to send your package, such as:

↑　High shipping fee

EMS (Express Mail Service): Top priority among international mails is placed on this service! Posts will be delivered for approximately 2-4 days to addressee all over the world.

Airmail: Fees are relatively high since posts will be sent by air. Delivery will be made around 3-6 days.

SAL (Economy Air):It transports items by air at lower priority than air mail. The service is faster than surface mail while the cost is lower than airmail. *SAL is only available for a limited number of countries and territories. It takes approximately 6-13 days for mail to arrive at the destination.

Surface mail: Sent by surface. While delivery takes 1 to 3 months, the rates are reasonable.

↓　Low shipping fee

Please check this link for details:https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/service/dispatch/index_en.html

Step2: Check whether the item can be sent.

Some mailing services are not available in several countries. Please click this link to look up availability. You can search a country from the left top.