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    If the address I have has a room/unit number, where should the room/unit number be written on the address?
    Community Answer
    For a Japanese address, a room/unit number should follow the name of the building, on the second line of the address.
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    How much does it cost to send a regular-sized letter to Japan?
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    Many countries use the Global Forever postage stamp for letter-rate postage of up to and including one ounce of weight. Currently these cost $1.15 in the US. However, there may be other rates or fees applied, so check your local post office for an exact answer.
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    How can I find the postal code for an address?
    Community Answer
    Google the city name (or, better yet, the entire address) and get it that way. Or, ask your local post office for the postal code.
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    Where do I write the addresses on a package going to Japan?
    Community Answer
    International convention seems to say that you would address a package the same way you would address a letter: put the address on the top or front, on the same surface where you put the postage. You can put the return address elsewhere; just don't put any postage on that side.
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    Where do I put the stamp?
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    Postage usually goes above and to the right of the address.
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    Is it possible to mail a Japanese style envelope within the US, from the US?
    Donagan
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    Yes. As long as you use US postage, you can mail almost anything.
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