Japan Address Format
Japanese addresses are written from the largest unit to the smallest: postal code (with 〒), prefecture, city/ward, then district and block-building numbers (e.g. Chiyoda 1-1), then the recipient. There are usually no street names.
Standard format
Local format (Japanese)
Postal code (郵便番号) rules
| Field name | Postal code (郵便番号) |
|---|---|
| Format | NNN-NNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 100-0001 |
| Pattern | ^\d{3}-?\d{4}$ |
| Rule | 7 digits, conventionally written with a hyphen after the 3rd digit and prefixed by the 〒 symbol. |
Fields used in Japan
| State / region | Yes — "Prefecture" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "District / block" locally |
| P.O. Box | No |
FAQ
What is the Postal code (郵便番号) format in Japan?
The format is NNN-NNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 100-0001. 7 digits, conventionally written with a hyphen after the 3rd digit and prefixed by the 〒 symbol.
How do you write an address in Japan?
Japan addresses are written from the largest unit to the smallest. Japanese addresses are written from the largest unit to the smallest: postal code (with 〒), prefecture, city/ward, then district and block-building numbers (e.g. Chiyoda 1-1), then the recipient. There are usually no street names.
Does Japan use postal codes?
Yes. Japan uses the Postal code (郵便番号) in the format NNN-NNNN (example: 100-0001). 7 digits, conventionally written with a hyphen after the 3rd digit and prefixed by the 〒 symbol.
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Sources
- https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/delivery/address_en.html
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf