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•International
Mail Services
(1) Regular Mail
The maximum weight for regular mail is 2 kg. Postage charges
are determined by the weight of the letter and the country
of destination.
(2) Aerogramme
Special, internationally recognized aerogrammes can be purchased
for \90 at your local post office. Desiged as an airmail
letter sheet that folds to become its own pre-stamped enveloped,
they do not require an envelope or stamp. Note that nothing
may be enclosed in an aerogramme.
(3) Post Cards
Postage is \70 for airmail anywhere in the world. The standard
size is the same as that of domestic post cards.
(4) Printed Matter
Printed matters such as periodicals, books, catalogues,
direct mail, and business documents can be mailed up to
5kg in weight. They should not be sealed in principle, but
mail containing only books or booklets can be sealed completely.
(5) Small Packets
Small-sized materials (up to 2kg) can be sent more cheaply
than EMS or small parcels. "Zeikanhyoufu", or
Green Label, available at the post office should be attached
to your package even if your package does not contain taxed
products.
(6) International Parcels
This is the regular way to send parcels overseas (up to
20kg, limitations vary according to countries). There are
three types: by air for the speed-oriented, by surface mail
for the cost-oriented, and by Economy Air (SAL), which is
both economical and fast.
(7) EMS
This is the fastest way to send mail including documents
or materials (up to 30kg) overseas. EMS is given top priority
throughout the procedure from accepting to delivering. Mail
delivery can be tracked by the computer system.
Mailing Tips
Regular mail and small parcel methods include surface mail,
SAL (Economy Air) and air mail. Surface mail is the least
expensive; air mail is the fastest method. SAL is faster
than surface mail but costs less than air mail. To send
an item by surface mail, write "SURFACE" on the
letter or package. To send by SAL, affix a SAL sticker or
write "SAL" near the address. To send by air mail,
write "PAR AVION" or "AIR MAIL" the
post office will affix "SAL" or "PAR AVION"
stickers upon request.
For more information
concerning international mail service, contact;
Osaka international Post Office
Tel:(0724)55-1391
(for incoming international mail)
Tel:(0724)55-1401
(for outgoing international mail)
Japan
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•Banking Services
Opening a new account at a post office requires an application
form obtained at the post office, your personal seal, and
a document for identification (a certificate of alien registration
etc).
•Change of Address Notice(Tenkyo-todoke)
When you change your address, please submit a "Change
of Address Notice (Tenkyo-Todoke) to the post office Mail
addressed to your previous address will be forwarded to
the new address for a period of 1year. |
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