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Japan Post offers a variety of postal services including standard mail, express mail, registered mail, Yu-Pack, and Letter Pack. Each service has distinct characteristics in terms of delivery speed, tracking capabilities, compensation coverage, and pricing structure, allowing customers to choose based on their specific needs and the nature of their items. In October 2024, significant price revisions were made for the first time in 30 years, adjusting the rates for various services.

Japan Post postal service standard mail express mail registered mail Yu-Pack Letter Pack parcel delivery postage rates 
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    <slug>standard-mail</slug>
    <name>Standard Mail</name>
    <description>The most basic postal service for delivering letters and postcards nationwide.</description>
    <category>basic</category>
    <deliveryTime>2-3 days</deliveryTime>
    <features>[&quot; nationwide_delivery&quot;,&quot;no_tracking&quot;,&quot;mailbox_delivery&quot;]</features>
    <pricing_currency>JPY</pricing_currency>
    <pricing_postcard>85</pricing_postcard>
    <pricing_stamp_50g>110</pricing_stamp_50g>
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    <code>02</code>
    <slug>express-mail</slug>
    <name>Express Mail</name>
    <description>An optional service for faster delivery than standard mail. Delivered on weekends and holidays.</description>
    <category>option</category>
    <deliveryTime>1-2 days</deliveryTime>
    <features>[&quot;faster_delivery&quot;,&quot;weekend_holiday_delivery&quot;,&quot;red_line_required&quot;]</features>
    <pricing_currency>JPY</pricing_currency>
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    <pricing_up_to_1kg>400</pricing_up_to_1kg>
    <pricing_up_to_250g>300</pricing_up_to_250g>
    <pricing_up_to_4kg>690</pricing_up_to_4kg>
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    <code>03</code>
    <slug>registered-mail</slug>
    <name>Registered Mail</name>
    <description>A postal service that keeps delivery records and provides compensation for loss.</description>
    <category>option</category>
    <deliveryTime>2-3 days</deliveryTime>
    <features>[&quot;tracking&quot;,&quot;compensation&quot;,&quot;signature_required&quot;,&quot;weekend_holiday_delivery&quot;]</features>
    <pricing_currency>JPY</pricing_currency>
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    <compensationLimit_ordinary>5000000</compensationLimit_ordinary>
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    <pricing_ordinary_registered>480</pricing_ordinary_registered>
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    <code>04</code>
    <slug>yu-pack</slug>
    <name>Yu-Pack</name>
    <description>Japan&apos;s largest parcel delivery service with scheduled delivery and tracking.</description>
    <category>parcel</category>
    <deliveryTime>1-2 days</deliveryTime>
    <features>[&quot;scheduled_delivery&quot;,&quot;tracking&quot;,&quot;compensation&quot;,&quot;cash_on_delivery&quot;,&quot;convenience_store_available&quot;]</features>
    <pricing_currency>JPY</pricing_currency>
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    <compensationLimit>300000</compensationLimit>
    <pricing_note>Tokyo to Tokyo rates, varies by distance</pricing_note>
    <pricing_size_100>1450</pricing_size_100>
    <pricing_size_120>1770</pricing_size_120>
    <pricing_size_140>2120</pricing_size_140>
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    <pricing_size_80>1130</pricing_size_80>
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    <code>05</code>
    <slug>letter-pack</slug>
    <name>Letter Pack</name>
    <description>Flat-rate service for A4 size items up to 4kg nationwide. Letters can also be sent.</description>
    <category>flat_rate</category>
    <deliveryTime>1-2 days</deliveryTime>
    <features>[&quot;flat_rate_nationwide&quot;,&quot;tracking&quot;,&quot;letters_allowed&quot;,&quot;convenience_store_available&quot;]</features>
    <pricing_currency>JPY</pricing_currency>
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    <code>06</code>
    <slug>smart-letter</slug>
    <name>Smart Letter</name>
    <description>Low-cost postal service for A5 size items up to 1kg.</description>
    <category>economy</category>
    <deliveryTime>2-3 days</deliveryTime>
    <features>[&quot;low_cost&quot;,&quot;no_tracking&quot;,&quot;mailbox_delivery&quot;]</features>
    <pricing_currency>JPY</pricing_currency>
    <pricing_postcard></pricing_postcard>
    <pricing_stamp_50g></pricing_stamp_50g>
    <pricing_up_to_1kg></pricing_up_to_1kg>
    <pricing_up_to_250g></pricing_up_to_250g>
    <pricing_up_to_4kg></pricing_up_to_4kg>
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    <pricing_flat_rate>210</pricing_flat_rate>
    <sizeLimit_maxSize>A5</sizeLimit_maxSize>
    <sizeLimit_maxThickness>2cm</sizeLimit_maxThickness>
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  <item>
    <code>07</code>
    <slug>click-post</slug>
    <name>Click Post</name>
    <description>Postal service allowing online payment and label creation.</description>
    <category>digital</category>
    <deliveryTime>2-4 days</deliveryTime>
    <features>[&quot;online_payment&quot;,&quot;label_printing&quot;,&quot;tracking&quot;,&quot;mailbox_delivery&quot;]</features>
    <pricing_currency>JPY</pricing_currency>
    <pricing_postcard></pricing_postcard>
    <pricing_stamp_50g></pricing_stamp_50g>
    <pricing_up_to_1kg></pricing_up_to_1kg>
    <pricing_up_to_250g></pricing_up_to_250g>
    <pricing_up_to_4kg></pricing_up_to_4kg>
    <compensationLimit_ordinary></compensationLimit_ordinary>
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    <pricing_note></pricing_note>
    <pricing_size_100></pricing_size_100>
    <pricing_size_120></pricing_size_120>
    <pricing_size_140></pricing_size_140>
    <pricing_size_160></pricing_size_160>
    <pricing_size_170></pricing_size_170>
    <pricing_size_60></pricing_size_60>
    <pricing_size_80></pricing_size_80>
    <sizeLimit_maxTotalDimensions></sizeLimit_maxTotalDimensions>
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    <pricing_flat_rate>185</pricing_flat_rate>
    <sizeLimit_maxSize>A4</sizeLimit_maxSize>
    <sizeLimit_maxThickness>3cm</sizeLimit_maxThickness>
    <pricing_starting_at></pricing_starting_at>
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    <code>08</code>
    <slug>yu-packet</slug>
    <name>Yu-Packet</name>
    <description>Easy shipping service for small items with tracking.</description>
    <category>digital</category>
    <deliveryTime>2-4 days</deliveryTime>
    <features>[&quot;tracking&quot;,&quot;mailbox_delivery&quot;,&quot;label_printing&quot;]</features>
    <pricing_currency>JPY</pricing_currency>
    <pricing_postcard></pricing_postcard>
    <pricing_stamp_50g></pricing_stamp_50g>
    <pricing_up_to_1kg></pricing_up_to_1kg>
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    <pricing_note></pricing_note>
    <pricing_size_100></pricing_size_100>
    <pricing_size_120></pricing_size_120>
    <pricing_size_140></pricing_size_140>
    <pricing_size_160></pricing_size_160>
    <pricing_size_170></pricing_size_170>
    <pricing_size_60></pricing_size_60>
    <pricing_size_80></pricing_size_80>
    <sizeLimit_maxTotalDimensions></sizeLimit_maxTotalDimensions>
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    <sizeLimit_maxThickness>3cm</sizeLimit_maxThickness>
    <pricing_starting_at>250</pricing_starting_at>
    <pricing_up_to>360</pricing_up_to>
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    <code>09</code>
    <slug>yu-mail</slug>
    <name>Yu-Mail</name>
    <description>Economical delivery service for books, CDs, and DVDs.</description>
    <category>economy</category>
    <deliveryTime>3-5 days</deliveryTime>
    <features>[&quot;media_only&quot;,&quot;optional_tracking&quot;,&quot;convenience_store_available&quot;]</features>
    <pricing_currency>JPY</pricing_currency>
    <pricing_postcard></pricing_postcard>
    <pricing_stamp_50g></pricing_stamp_50g>
    <pricing_up_to_1kg></pricing_up_to_1kg>
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    <pricing_up_to_4kg></pricing_up_to_4kg>
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    <pricing_size_170></pricing_size_170>
    <pricing_size_60></pricing_size_60>
    <pricing_size_80></pricing_size_80>
    <sizeLimit_maxTotalDimensions>60</sizeLimit_maxTotalDimensions>
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    <pricing_starting_at>190</pricing_starting_at>
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