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Example address in Japan

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Hokkaido University Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability
Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku
Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808
JAPAN
  1. 01 Recipient / institution Hokkaido University Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability
  2. 02 Street / building Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku
  3. 03 City / region / postcode Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808
  4. 04 Country JAPAN

Quick rules

  • Keep the address lines in the order shown.
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Quick facts

Postcodes

Yes

Typical lines

3–5

Script

Japanese (Latin recommended for international mail)

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Japanese addresses use prefectures, municipalities and smaller numbered areas. Use a published address for the specific building, retaining its seven-digit postcode.

Postal codes

Postcodes have seven digits, written NNN-NNNN. Some institutions have their own registered large-volume recipient code.

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FAQ

A Japanese postcode has seven digits, normally written NNN-NNNN. Keep all leading zeros. The 〒 mark is a postal symbol and is not an additional digit.
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