Sending mail overseas from Japan can seem a bit tricky at first. When I first moved to Japan, one of the biggest challenges I faced was even finding the right location to send mail! I mistakenly used the word ポスト (post), which refers to a postbox, instead of 郵便局 (post office). To help avoid such mix-ups, let’s go over some essential vocabulary and phrases for your next trip to the post office. Essential Vocabulary for the Post Office in JapanHere are some keywords and phrases you will need to navigate a Japanese post office and send mail: Filling out a Waybill FormWhen sending a package or let...