Postage to Japan
Send a parcel to Japan
As the world’s third-largest economy, it’s probably no surprise to learn that Japan sees countless parcels travelling in and out of its borders every day, making it important to find an internationa Courier service that can quickly and reliably get your parcels where they need to go.
From Tokyo to Osaka and even as far away as Sapporo, we'll ensure your package arrives in a timely manner – and that includes parcels going to other nearby countries, like China and Australia. In fact, we deliver to over 200+ countries and territories worldwide!
How much is shipping to Japan from the UK?
While your parcels travel far to Japan, we’ll make sure you pay as little as possible to send your parcel overseas. You can send parcels weighing up to 15kg using our network. Take a look at our pricing to see how cheap it is for postage to Japan:
| Parcel weight | Prices from |
|---|---|
| Parcel weight 250g | Prices from £9.69 |
| Parcel weight 500g | Prices from £12.41 |
| Parcel weight 1kg | Prices from £14.55 |
| Parcel weight 2kg | Prices from £20.05 |
| Parcel weight 5kg+ | Prices from £31.74 |
National holidays in Japan
Much like in the UK, Japan hosts several national holidays throughout the year, all of which have the potential to increase delivery times. We recommend checking in case your parcel could be in transit on any of the following dates:
- New Year’s Day – 01/01/2024
- Coming-of-Age Day – 09/01/2024
- National Foundation Day – 11/02/2024
- The Emperor’s Birthday – 23/02/2024
- Vernal Equinox Day – 21/03/024
- Showa Day – 29/04/2024
- Constitution Memorial Day – 03/05/2024
- Greenery Day – 04/05/2024
- Children’s Day – 05/05/2024
- Marine Day – 17/07/2024
- Mountain Day – 11/08/2024
- Respect for the Aged Day – 18/09/2024
- Autumnal Equinox Day – 23/09/2024
- Health-Sports Day – 09/10/2024
- Culture Day – 03/11/2024
- Labour Thanksgiving Day – 23/11/2024
It’s also important to be aware of local holidays. We recommend sending your parcel earlier to increase your chances of arriving on time.
How to send a parcel to Japan
You can choose from three easy ways to send when shipping to Japan from the UK:
Sending multiple parcels to Japan
You can make use of our Bulk Integrations tool to start sending multiple international parcels in one go. Just follow the steps below:
- Link your Evri account with your marketplace seller’s account or upload your parcels using a CSV file
- Book your parcels in one go
- Package up your items and print off your postage label at home or in-store
- Send your parcels using any of our 16,000+ UK ParcelShops and Lockers or book a Courier Collection for pick-up
Why send internationally with Evri?
It doesn’t matter where your parcel is going, you get all of the following sending benefits when you choose to send with Evri:
Regular tracking updates
Keep updated on your parcel's progress with end-to-end tracking and email notifications for you and your recipient at no extra cost
Parcel cover
Every parcel you send includes £20 free cover. If your item’s worth more, you can easily increase the cover up to £999 for extra peace of mind!
Customs made easier
Fill in customs information as part of your online booking without needing to print anything extra - we'll do the rest
24/7 live chat
Speak to a real person on our international.evri.com website to answer your questions and help resolve any concerns
Flexible printing options
Print your parcel labels at home or in-store for FREE
Bulk Send
Book multiple parcels online all at once using our Bulk Send tool
Handy payment options
Add funds to your PrePay account to save time at checkout for a faster online booking
Trusted by top UK brands
We're trusted to deliver for many of the UK's biggest retailers like ASOS, Boohoo, Gymshark, House of Fraser, Lonsdale and Lookfantastic, just to name a few
What you can and can’t send to Japan
While you can send lots of items to Japan with Evri, there are some limitations on what our Couriers can transport. You can find a full list of details for this on our prohibited items list.
You should also follow the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the UK Civil Aviation Authority guides for the latest restrictions for sending a parcel to Japan via air.
How to format an address when sending to Japan
For those sending parcels to Japan from the UK, it’s worth noting that, except for major roads, the majority of Japanese streets aren’t named. Instead, cities and towns are divided into core areas, subareas, and blocks.
Fortunately, you can keep things simple when you send a parcel to Japan by writing the address in English in the following structure:
- The recipient's name
- The building number, area, and subarea/block
- The city and postcode
- The country name in capitals
For example:
Mr J. Bloggs
5-4-2 Ginza, Chuo-Ku
Tokyo 100-0004
JAPAN
But even if you’re unsure about doing this, there’s no need to worry. All you need to do is enter the right address information at checkout and we’ll make sure it’s formatted correctly when you print your label.