Sending and receiving packages in Japan

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Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP22 November 2018 04:13:55

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Hello,

As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages.

How easy is it to send and receive packages in Japan?

Is the public postal system efficient?

Do people tend to prefer using private shipping services? Which ones?

How do the costs of the private shipping services compare?

How long does it take generally to receive packages from abroad in Japan?

Do you have to pay taxes on items received by mail from abroad?

Are packages delivered right to your doorstep, or do you usually have to go collect them somewhere?

Thank you for sharing your experience,

Priscilla

Naufer1 Member

Member since 06 July 2015

Naufer1Member26 November 2018 08:10:05

Hi good morning Priscilla ,

I would like to ask your opinion regarding visa to Japan. I have been to Japan past a few years back. then I try another visit but I was denied by the Japanese embassy in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. but I am interested to visit again next year but I am not sure whether they will grant me or not my tourist visa.

therefore if you have any idea kindly advice me to apply for my visa as a tourist.

thank you very much

a. m. naufer

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