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Japan address format
Japan addresses normally include postal code, region, and street address. For international mail, put JAPAN on the final line.
Quick answer
How to write an address for Japan
To write an address for Japan, use this order: postal code, region, street address, organisation, addressee, and country.
- Postal codePostal code, such as 154-0023 or 350-1106.
- RegionState, province, county, island, department, emirate, or region in Japan where used.
- Street addressStreet address, building number, unit, floor, or delivery line.
- OrganisationCompany, department, hotel, or building name when useful.
- AddresseeRecipient name, if you are writing a postal address.
- CountryUse JAPAN for international mail.
Example address format
〒154-0023 北海道 1 Example Street JAPAN
JP
ISO country code
999-9999
Postal code format
JPN
International country code
Formatted output
Japan address lines.
Use the formatter to create address lines.
Examples
Japan address examples.
These are formatting examples for layout and line order. They are not delivery-point verification results.
Basic format example
〒154-0023 北海道 1 Example Street JAPAN
Address with recipient
〒154-0023 北海道 1 Example Street Alex Customer JAPAN
Business example
〒350-1106 北海道 1 Example Street Example Trading Ltd Alex Customer JAPAN
Postal codes
Japan postal code format.
Japan postal code examples include 154-0023, 350-1106, 951-8073.
Common mistakes
What to check before validation.
- Using a postal code that does not match examples such as 154-0023.
- Mixing address parts into one unstructured CSV field.
- Leaving off the country line for international shipping.
- Treating formatting as proof that the address is real or deliverable.
Address verification
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Sources
Address format data.
Reviewed 2026-06-17. Country formats can change, so verify critical shipments with local postal or delivery data.
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