Japan Post Service (Japanese: 日本郵便株式会社, Nippon Yū-bin Kabushiki-gaisha) was a Japanese postal, logistics, and courier company headquartered in Ōtemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo. It operated as a subsidiary of Japan Post Holdings and provided a range of mail delivery, parcel services, and financial products throughout Japan.
History
- Establishment: Japan Post Service was founded on 1 October 2007 following the privatisation of the former state‑run Japan Post. The company was created to separate postal and logistics operations from the broader Japan Post Group.
- Merger: On 1 October 2012, Japan Post Service merged with Japan Post Network, another subsidiary handling the postal network infrastructure, to form Japan Post Co., Ltd. This consolidation created a single entity that combined both mail delivery and network management functions.
Corporate Structure
- Parent company: Japan Post Holdings, a publicly listed holding company that oversees the Japan Post Group’s various businesses, including banking, insurance, and logistics.
- Key personnel (as of the latest available data):
- Norio Kitamura – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Hiroaki Dan – Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Employees: Approximately 100,100 staff members were employed across its operations.
Operations and Services
Japan Post Service provided traditional mail services, express mail (EMS), and parcel delivery under the “Yu‑Pack” brand. It also offered ancillary services such as postal savings, insurance, and logistics solutions for businesses. The company maintained a nationwide network of post offices and sorting facilities, enabling reliable domestic and international shipments.
Headquarters
The corporate headquarters were located in Ōtemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
Website
The official website was www.post.japanpost.jp/index.html.
See also
- Japan Post Holdings
- Japan Post Group
- Japan Post Network
- Japanese addressing system
- Postal services in Japan
References
- “Japan Post Service.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved from the archived page via r.jina.ai.
- “Bid to reshape Japan Post Group into four company units.” Post & Parcel, 24 January 2012.
Note: The information above reflects the status of Japan Post Service up to its merger in 2012 and the subsequent formation of Japan Post Co., Ltd.