Sending a package to a post office in Japan from overseas [closed]

1. Are post offices in Japan closed?
2. Can I mail a package to Japan right now?
3. Are shipments from Japan delayed?
4. Is Japan accepting international mail?
5. What Cannot be mailed to Japan?
6. Is Japan Post private?
7. What is the cheapest way to send a package to Japan?
8. How much does it cost to send a package to Japan?
9. Can you send chocolate to Japan?
10. How long is standard shipping from Japan?
11. How do I track Japan Post from the US?
12. Is Japan shipping to America right now?

Are post offices in Japan closed?

Hours. Normal Japanese post offices are usually open Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm for mail and Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm for other services such as insurance, banking, postal orders and bill payments. Local post offices are closed at weekends and national holidays.

Can I mail a package to Japan right now?

However, Japan Post will still receive and deliver any mail sent from those countries to Japan. It seems the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic is starting to affect Japan's national postal service. ... For 126 of those countries, the suspension is limited to EMS and air mail, while other types of mail can still be sent.

Are shipments from Japan delayed?

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, delays are expected for all shipping options including EMS. Unfortunately, they don't know how long it takes to have your package delivered because it depends on the number of flights available to your country from Japan. ... We recommend FedEx or DHL over EMS.

Is Japan accepting international mail?

Japan Post to temporarily stop accepting international mail due to coronavirus. Japan Post has announced a temporary suspension of the acceptance of international mail from 126 countries for EMS and Air Mail, and for all types of mail from 27 countries.

What Cannot be mailed to Japan?

Items that cannot be accepted for shipping

• Gold, silver, white gold, other precious metals, precious stones including diamonds and semiprecious stones, currency of all countries (banknotes and coins), various jewelry goods, other valuables.
• Marketable securities.
• Correspondence and communicative means defined as correspondence under current law.
• Living animals.

Is Japan Post private?

Japan post was split into three companies in 2007, intending to be privatized by 2017. Following privatization, Japan Post Holdings operate the postal business. In 2010, privatization was put on hold. The Japanese Ministry of Finance remains the 100% shareholder.

What is the cheapest way to send a package to Japan?

At just over $26, USPS First Class International is the cheapest way to ship to Japan. You might prefer to use DHL eCommerce Priority for just $2 more, since the delivery timeline is comparable, and DHL is reputed to be more reliable than USPS.

How much does it cost to send a package to Japan?

Country Conditions for Mailing - Japan

Can you send chocolate to Japan?

"pre packaged chocolate, biscuits, sweets,crisps and tea bags should be OK?" Yes, but send something a bit rare and nice.

How long is standard shipping from Japan?

It takes approximately 6 to 13 days for mail to arrive at the destination. In some cases, it may take longer due to the handling system of the destination country.

How do I track Japan Post from the US?

How to track the shipment:

1. Go to the start page https://track24.net.
2. Enter the tracking number of the tracking form with the title "All In One Package Tracking"
3. Click on the green "Track!" ...
4. Wait, after a few seconds the tracking result will be displayed.

Is Japan shipping to America right now?

April 23rd, 2020: All mail to the United States has been temporarily suspended by the Japan Post. We're unable to ship any unshipped orders to the United States at the moment. If you're located in the USA and you need your order quickly, please do not place an order.