Overview
- Japan Post announced that international postage will rise, with the increases taking effect in February 2027 and average hikes across services in the mid‑30% range.
- The operator said International Speed Post (EMS) will rise by about 37 percent on average, with a cited example showing a 500 g EMS parcel to the United States jumping from ¥3,900 to ¥7,400.
- Japan Post reported that parcel rates will increase about 39 percent on average and standard mail about 35 percent, with some individual fees nearly doubling in absolute terms.
- The company blamed higher crude oil prices and a weaker yen for raising its transportation and delivery costs and said these pressures drove the decision to reset international tariffs.
- To reduce pain for online sellers, Japan Post plans discounted tracked small‑parcel pricing for its International Air Packet service during fiscal 2027 while seeking to balance revenue needs with growing cross‑border e‑commerce demand.