INTERNATIONAL MAIL
To Forein Residents in Japan
Introduduction to
Post offices in Japan
International mail can be classified into
Letter-type Post 手紙とか葉書
Parcel Post 小包
EMS
and International Letax
Choose the type of mail that suit your purpose.
Letter-Post items and parcel post can be sent by surface mail(船便),
Economy Air (SAL) or airmail which vary in rate and transit speed.
You will need to write SURFACE on the item
if you want to send it by surface mail,
"SAL"by Economy Air (SAL),or "PAR AVION"(or "AIRMAIL")
by airmail.
"SAL"and "PAR AVION" stickers or marks can also be
affixed for you
at the post office upon request.
International Mail (MPT)