Taobao Shipping to Japan FAQ: Tokyo, Osaka, Air and Sea Freight
Tokyo and Osaka addresses
Tokyo and Osaka addresses should include postal code, prefecture, city, district, street, building, room and phone.
Office and apartment deliveries should include extra receiving notes.
Air or sea freight
Air freight suits urgent small parcels and clothes.
Sea freight can be compared for non-urgent multi-carton home goods.
Restricted goods
Food, medicine, liquids, powders, batteries, timber and branded goods need checks.
Use specific item names instead of vague descriptions.
Forwarder checks
Confirm storage time, consolidation rules, volumetric weight, compensation and exception handling.
A small test parcel is a good first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about Tokyo and Osaka addresses?
Tokyo and Osaka addresses should include postal code, prefecture, city, district, street, building, room and phone. Office and apartment deliveries should include extra receiving notes.
What should I know about Air or sea freight?
Air freight suits urgent small parcels and clothes. Sea freight can be compared for non-urgent multi-carton home goods.
What should I know about Restricted goods?
Food, medicine, liquids, powders, batteries, timber and branded goods need checks. Use specific item names instead of vague descriptions.
What should I know about Forwarder checks?
Confirm storage time, consolidation rules, volumetric weight, compensation and exception handling. A small test parcel is a good first step.