Picking up mail at the Post Office in Japan
I have some small packages that I need to pick up the first day I arrive in Sapporo. Some of them will be delivered by Amazon, but for some reason convenience store pickup is not available. My Airbnb host will not be at home to receive them either.
The instructions for Kyoku-dome are at https://www.post.japanpost.jp/service/sisho/ , but since I can't read Japanese well, and Google doesn't translate it well either, I'm afraid I could commit some mistake.
The closest Post Office to me will be https://map.japanpost.jp/p/search/dtl/300190375000/
- Can I safely send to this Post Office, or do I need to choose another one nearby?
Would these be correct?
- Name: My full name (in Latin)
- Address:
琴似二条郵便局留め (I just added 留め to the Post Office name)
北海道札幌市西区琴似二条５－１－８
063-0812
- Telephone number: the phone listed in the link above? I won't have a Japanese number!
Best Answer
In order to answer your questions for others.
Yes, you can send a Yuu-pack and have it delivered to the post office in the manner you described in the question. Regular mail can also be delivered in a similar manner, see image on the link you provided.
If you don't have a phone number you should be able to leave it blank.
Please note that the post office will only hold it for 10 days.
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How do I use the post office in Japan?
Affix the appropriate postage stamp on a postcard or envelope and drop into a mailbox (called posuto in Japanese). A standard mailbox is red and has two slots: the left slot is for general mail; the right slot is for large-size mail, express mail and international mail.How long does Japan Post keep mail?
How long are items kept at the delivering post office when the receiver is absent? They are kept for 7 days. When the items cannot be delivered to the receiver within 7 days, they are sent back to the sender. I want to keep a record of sending a postal item at the lowest price possible.Is there a post office in Japan?
Like in most of the rest of the world, Japan has an efficient postal system with 24,000 post offices scattered all over the country to meet mailing needs. The Japanese Postal System also offers a number of financial services, some of which are exceedingly convenient to visitors from abroad.Can Japan Post pick up service?
Free pickup service is available. Please call the local post office.Japanese Mini Dialogue Lesson 10 At the Post Office
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