National Dec 15, 2021
Japan Post admits losing personal details of 214,000 bond and trust fund clients
The oversight was identified during a probe sparked when information on 318 customers was lost across four prefectures last November.
Business / Corporate Oct 21, 2021
FamilyMart plans to open unmanned convenience stores at post offices in tie-up
The popular convenience store chain will open the first such outlet with an unmanned checkout counter by the end of this month in the city of Kawagoe, in Saitama Prefecture.
Business Oct 6, 2021
Japan to sell 27% of Japan Post to raise reconstruction funds
The planned sale would represent a stake of about 27%, lowering the government's ownership to one third, the minimum allowed by law.
Business / Corporate Sep 29, 2021
Government may start process to sell ¥950 billion stake in Japan Post this week
by Emi Urabe
The sale was expected in 2019 but became difficult after the value of Japan Post shares fell sharply following a scandal over improper sales practice at its insurance unit.
Business Sep 11, 2021
Japan Post to tie up with Sagawa Express on parcel deliveries
The two firms said that they have reached a basic agreement to collaborate on parcel delivery operations to meet pandemic-induced growth in delivery demand.
National Jun 29, 2021
Japan Post to honor Tokyo Olympics medalists with golden mailboxes
Every time a Japanese athlete wins a gold medal, an ordinary red mailbox will be replaced by a golden one, government and postal service officials have said.
Lifestyle May 2, 2021
Navigating Japan Post: Mail during the time of COVID-19
by Rebecca Saunders
Japan Post provides a handy lifeline to those wanting to connect with family and friends in Japan or overseas.
National Apr 7, 2021
Former head of Nagasaki post office may have swindled over ¥1 billion
According to an internal probe, the man in his 60s fraudulently collected money from customers after telling them the payments were for deposits or insurance premiums.
Business / Corporate Mar 15, 2021
Rakuten sees biggest surge in 18 years after Tencent and Japan Post invest
by Vlad Savov
The e-commerce pioneer is looking to expand its capabilities in artificial intelligence, financial technology and mobile networks.
Business / Corporate Mar 12, 2021
Rakuten to raise $2.2 billion as Japan Post and Tencent buy stakes
by Pavel Alpeyev
The Japanese e-commerce pioneer has benefited from a boom in online shopping during the pandemic, but faces stiff competition from Amazon.com Inc.
Business Dec 20, 2020
Japan Post hopes demand for New Year's greetings cards rises amid pandemic
by Su Xincheng
Online orders have increased about 20% from the previous year as people are refraining from going outside due to COVID-19, Japan Post said.
Business Dec 16, 2020
Japan Post insurer plans $2.9 billion buyback to cut owner stake
Japan Post Insurance is seeking to rebuild its business after a sales scandal last year ended with the resignation of senior management and a regulatory penalty.