Send a letter to Japan
Upload a PDF, import it from Google Drive or write your letter online. We print it, put it in an envelope, add postage and mail it to Japan. Japan Post's UPU sheet says Japanese-script addresses support automatic sorting, while Roman-script addresses may be laid out in Western order.
- Estimated delivery
- 8–15 business days after mailing
- Services
- Standard letter, Tracked letter, Registered letter
- Price
- From €4.90, printing, envelope and postage included
Mail services for Japan
Pick the service when you send. All of them include printing, an envelope and postage.
Standard letter
For everyday letters that don't need proof of sending or delivery.
Est. 8–15 business days after mailing
From €4.90
Tracked letter
Adds a tracking number so you can follow your letter.
Est. 8–15 business days after mailing
From €8.90
Registered letter
For notices, disputes and contracts. Delivered against signature. A sender address is required.
Est. 8–15 business days after mailing
From €11.90
Optional return receipt (+€1.99)
Not sure which one you need? Standard letter vs registered mail
How long does mail to Japan take?
Letters to Japan are usually delivered 8–15 business days after mailing, whichever service you choose.
- The count starts on the mailing date, not the day you order or pay. Your order page shows when your letter was mailed.
- Business days don't include weekends. Public holidays can add a day or more.
- This is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date. Choose tracked or registered mail if you need to follow your letter.
How to write an address in Japan
This is the order we print an address in Japan, line by line.
Line by line
- 1Postcode
- 2Province or state + Town
- 3Street and number
- 4Flat, floor or building (optional)
- 5Recipient
- 6Country name, on the last line for mail from abroad
Postcode format, for example 100-0001.
Example
〒951-8073 新潟県中央区 寿町10-23 田中太郎
Based on the postal operator's own specimen. [1]
Addressing tips for Japan
- Japanese postcodes have seven digits with a hyphen between the third and fourth digits, such as 951-8073.[1]
- Japan Post's UPU sheet says automatic sorting equipment can sort addresses in kanji, hiragana or katakana; Roman-script addresses are sorted manually.[1]
- Japanese addresses usually move from the largest geographical area to the smallest, with prefecture, city or ward, chome, block and building details.[1]
- Street names are generally not used; chome, ban and go identify zones, blocks and houses, and apartment numbers may be needed for buildings.[1]
How to send a letter to Japan online
1
Add your letter
Upload a PDF or photo from your computer, import a file from Google Drive, or write your letter in the online editor.
2
Enter the address in Japan
Search for it or type it in yourself.
3
Choose a service and pay
You see the final price before you pay.
4
We print and mail it
Your order page shows the mailing date and the estimated delivery window.
Questions about sending mail to Japan
- How long does mail to Japan take?
- We estimate 8–15 business days after mailing. It is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date, and the count starts on the day we mail your letter, not the day you order.
- Can I send a letter to Japan from another country?
- Yes. You order online from wherever you are, and we print and mail the letter for you, so you don't need stamps or a trip to the post office. Once your order is assigned, its page shows the country it was mailed from.
- Can I add a return receipt to a letter to Japan?
- Yes. Choose Registered letter and add the return receipt. The recipient signs on delivery and the signed receipt is posted back to the sender address on your letter. A sender address is required.
- Can I track a letter to Japan?
- Yes, with a tracked or registered letter. Tracking updates depend on the postal networks along the way, so they may not cover every step. Your order page shows the updates we receive.
- Do I need to enter a state or province for Japan?
- Yes, the address form asks for it and we print it as part of the address. Pick the address from the suggestions to fill it in automatically.
- Should I write a Japan address in Japanese or Roman letters?
- Use the recipient's reliable version. Japan Post's UPU sheet says Japanese-script addresses can be sorted automatically, while Roman-script addresses are sorted manually.[1]
- Where does the Japanese postcode go?
- MaisonMail prints it with the postal mark before the address, using the reviewed 123-4567 format.
- What do chome, ban and go mean?
- The UPU glossary explains chome as an area of a neighbourhood, ban as a block and go as a building number.[1]
Ready to send your letter to Japan?
Prices start at €4.90, with printing, envelope and postage included.
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Sources
Services and delivery estimates come from MaisonMail's current catalog. Address rules last checked 2026-10-04.