Japan Post to end sales of cheap airmail stationery

Japan Post to end sales of cheap airmail stationery

Messaging through SNS or tagging someone account you care is cheaper and faster than that.

Sign of the times!

It is just a ploy to raise prices

I send multiple letters abroad each year and this is definitely a retrograde step

". . . sending mail to any country or region that is subject to customs checks will need to provide details in advance online"

Is there any country or region that is NOT subject to customs checks?

So, sending a Get Well card to Grandma requires the possession of a prior-approved Internet account with the Government?

Is there any country or region that is NOT subject to customs checks?

The Japan Post website simply says all countries/destinations.

https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ead/index_en.html

But it seems if it is just a letter without any "dutiable articles", then handwritten is OK.

You can still send letters internationally.

It's really difficult to find airmail envelopes in Japan, especially A4 size.