What is a letter pack?
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What is a letter pack?
Letter Pack is a service with which packages of A4 size up to 4kg, also including correspondence, can be sent throughout Japan at a flat rate.
What is standard sized mail?
At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick. No more than 6-1/8 inches high x 11-1/2 inches long x 1/4 inch thick.
How do I send a letter pack?
Letter Pack Light can be sent by either depositing in a post box (cannot be accepted in some post boxes) or at a postal counter. It is delivered to mailboxes. If the item does not fit in the mailbox, the item is brought back to the delivering post office by leaving a non-delivery notice.
How much does it cost to mail a letter in Japan?
84 yen
Basic postage of letters (nonstandard size/standard size postal items)
| Standard size postal item | |
|---|---|
| Within 25g | 84 yen |
| Within 100g | 140 yen |
| Within 150g | 210 yen |
| Within 250g | 250 yen |
What is Chakubarai?
Chakubarai is quite straighforward. It is also available from most Takyubin services as well as from Japan Post. It simply means that for a small fee (20 yen) the post office will collect the cost of mailing the item from the person receiving the package.
How can I track my Japanese letter pack?
Just simply enter your Japan mail tracking number, ;click on the “track” button. Trackingmore provide real-time details of your Japan Post package,support multiple languages like English, French, Spanish, German and more.
What is the largest envelope you can mail?
The maximum size for large envelopes is 15″ x 12″ x 3/4″ thick. The maximum weight for large envelopes is 13 ounces. A large envelope exceeding 13 ounces is classified as a Priority Mail item.
What is the maximum letter size?
Size and weight guide – UK letters and parcels
| Format | Max weight | Max thickness/depth |
|---|---|---|
| Letter | 100g | 5mm |
| Large Letter | 750g | 2.5cm |
| Small Parcel | 2kg | 16cm |
| Medium Parcel | 20kg | 46cm |
How much does a letter weight?
1 Standard Weight Since a sheet of paper weighs 4.5 grams, a typical letter weighs at least 11.25 grams.
How many Forever Stamps do I need to mail a letter to Japan?
Send 1 oz letters or postcards around the world with one Global Forever® stamp, which currently costs $1.30 and never expires, even if the postage price goes up.
How much is Chakubarai in Japan?
A lot of people confuse the terms chakubarai and daibiki. Chakubarai is quite straighforward. It is also available from most Takyubin services as well as from Japan Post. It simply means that for a small fee (20 yen) the post office will collect the cost of mailing the item from the person receiving the package.
What is the meaning of Takkyubin?
shipping/fast delivery at home
In Japanese, 宅急便 takkyubin means “shipping/fast delivery at home.” The service was invented by the Yamato Company during the oil crisis of 1973. The logistics company was founded in 1919, and initially only handled business deliveries.
What is Yu packet?
Your precious package is sent throughout Japan. It can be sent not only from post offices throughout Japan, but also from convenience stores handling Yu-Pack parcels.
What size is considered an oversized envelope?
Large Envelopes (Flats) The maximum size for large envelopes is 15″ x 12″ x 3/4″ thick. The maximum weight for large envelopes is 13 ounces. A large envelope exceeding 13 ounces is classified as a Priority Mail item.
What does USPS consider a large envelope?
Large Envelopes (Flats) The maximum size for large envelopes is 15″ x 12″ x 3/4″ thick. The maximum weight for large envelopes is 13 ounces.
How do I know if I need extra postage?
Customers must affix additional postage when mailing letters weighing in excess of 1 ounce and/or letters subject to the nonmachinable surcharge or mailpieces subject to another rate of postage (e.g., large envelopes or packages).
