Japan Post has announced an increase in international postage rates. International express mail and parcel post will be affected, with increases of up to approximately 100%. Postage for mail weighing up to 500 grams will rise from ¥1,900 to ¥3,800, while airborne postal cards will increase by ¥40.
Japan Post has announced revisions to international postage rates, with all international mail, including international express mail and parcel post, expected to be subject to price increases.
The increases are expected to reach approximately 100% at most. As one example, postage for mail weighing up to 500 grams will rise from the previous ¥1,900 to ¥3,800.
Airborne postal cards will increase by ¥40 regardless of the destination. Surging crude oil prices and yen depreciation are cited as the main factors behind the increases.
These factors are said to have significantly increased international transport and delivery costs, and further reports are expected on the implementation date and details of the applicable services.