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Send a parcel to Japan From only £27.40 exc VAT
Send a parcel to Japan
Japan belongs to the continent of Asia, it is an island nation surrounded by the Sea of Japan to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West. Japan is full of wonders with its culture and art, it’s no wonder that over 3 millions of Brits travel there. It is actually the 3rd biggest economy in the world and major exports are in vehicles, machinery and technology. 2020 will be the year of the Tokyo Olympics so it will be a busy year for tourism and for the country as a whole.
Get a quote from us using a Quotes calculator and you’ll see a list of couriers and prices.
Get a quote from us using a Quotes calculator and you’ll see a list of couriers and prices.
The cheapest delivery service to Japan from Parcelpal
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DPD Air Classic Drop-off
Estimated delivery: 4-6 daysFrom£27.40Book Now >
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Parcelforce Global Priority Drop off
Estimated delivery: 4-9 daysFrom£28.50Book Now >4,764 people thought it was awesome
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DHL Express International Collection
Estimated delivery: 2-3 daysFrom£30.70Book Now >4,182 people thought it was awesome
How long does it take to send a parcel to Japan?
Shipping to Japan can take between 3-6 days depending on the courier and service. Some express services can take a day only such as with Parcelforce Global Express or DPD Air Express. Collection and drop off services are also available and it’s also possible to get same day collection if you book before a certain time. You can use our Quotes calculator to compare different services and costs that suits you.
Track your parcel to Japan
When you have booked a service with us, you’ll automatically get a Tracking number or tracking code. Tracking is very easy when you’re sending a parcel to Japan, you can Track your delivery at any time and see when it has arrived at its destination. Simply enter your booking reference or tracking number to see updates on the status of your parcel. You can share this number too with the recipient so they can follow the progress.
Exporting to Japan from the UK
You can send a lot of things to Japan but it’s best to make sure that you look at the Japanese Customs authority website to see what you can bring to the country. A few on the list includes illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, meat products etc. Japan has one of the best postal systems so they’ll delivery your parcel once it has been cleared.
Customs documents for Japan
If you are sending parcels to Japan then a customs document must be shown on the parcel stating the value and also description of the items contained in the parcel. It’s best if you list the descriptions as accurately as possible to avoid any delays with customs. It is also useful to look at the Japanese Customs authority website which states what you can and cannot send.
Useful information for sending a parcel to Japan
Japan has an exemplary daily mail delivery - letters are brought to the door seven days a week and on every national holiday of the year except one.When writing to a Japanese address, standard writing procedures can be as following:
1. Write the name of the recipient on the first line
2. Second line, write the building name and also the room number
3. The 3rd line you should write the district code, block and building number together followed by the district name and ward
4. You should write the prefecture and then postal code
5. Finally write down the country name
For example, it should like something like this:
Haru Takayama
Sunnyblock Residence #157
3-5-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku
Tokyo 108-0046
Japan
1. Write the name of the recipient on the first line
2. Second line, write the building name and also the room number
3. The 3rd line you should write the district code, block and building number together followed by the district name and ward
4. You should write the prefecture and then postal code
5. Finally write down the country name
For example, it should like something like this:
Haru Takayama
Sunnyblock Residence #157
3-5-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku
Tokyo 108-0046
Japan
◎ Economy courier to Japan
Delivery times in general can take up to 3-6 working days depending on the courier. Tracking will be provided so you can check you’re your parcel is throughout the journey.
◎ Express courier to Japan
DHL Air Express also only takes 2-3 days to deliver to Japan. Great for timely deliveries. This service includes a courier collection service from your home or work address and full tracking will also be provided.
Why choose ParcelPal?
Are you looking for the most reasonably priced way to send your parcel to Japan from the UK? Then get a quote from us and we’ll provide you with the most inexpensive way to send parcels. Parcel Pal serves at a heavily discounted rate so by placing your order with us we can supply you with the best deals on the market. It’s much cheaper than using the standard Post Offices so get a price with our tool and you’ll be amazed with the prices.
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| Parcel Weight | ParcelPal | RoyalMail |
 Your Savings
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|---|---|---|---|
| 5KG | ￡27.40 | ￡30.29 | 8.5% |
| 10KG | ￡61.02 | ￡100.99 | 39% |
| 15KG | ￡78.67 | ￡100.99 | 22% |
| 20KG | ￡96.34 | ￡100.99 | 4% |
| All Prices are excluding VAT | |||
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