National / History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY May 6, 2017
Japan Times 1917: 'Tampering with mail at the Post Office'
by Elliott Samuels
An extraordinary case of wanton mischief by Post Office employes was recently revealed by Mr. K. Ishikawa of Azabu, who made a formal complaint to the director of mails of the Department of Communications.
National Jan 20, 2016
Awashima's 'Missing Post Office' opens London branch
by Woo Song Mi
A poste restante, or general delivery, service in Japan started a "branch" in central London on Tuesday, accepting letters addressed to anyone or anything. The original "Missing Post Office" is located on the small island of Awashima in the Seto Inland Sea and has received ...
Business Dec 10, 2013
Myanmar to get Japan Post model of efficient, fast mail
by Hiroki Noda
An initiative has been launched to modernize Myanmar's postal system by introducing Japan's fast, efficient and precise services, in line with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic revitalization plans featuring exports of advanced technologies and services, especially to developing countries in Asia. Though the two sides ...
Reference | SO WHAT THE HECK IS THAT May 21, 2013
by Alice Gordenker
Dear Alice, This may seem like a stupid question, or too trivial a subject for you, but what the heck is the symbol that precedes the post code on every piece of domestic mail I receive here in Japan? I'm sure you know what I ...