Shipping from Japan to Vietnam: Cost Table for Japan Post

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Life in Japan, Japan Post April 3rd, 2026

Last Updated: April 2nd, 2026

Shipping from Japan to Vietnam: Cost Table for Japan Post

Japan Post is one of the cheapest methods to send items from Japan to Vietnam. This article provides a cost breakdown for items you may be planning to ship home.

Bookmark this page for Japan Post’s pricing charts for any time you need to know shipping costs from Japan to Vietnam in a hurry.

Note: Japan Post has a number of delivery services. We include each service’s pricing chart in order of fastest delivery speed.

Japan Post EMS pricing: from Japan to Vietnam

The Japan Post's Express Mail Service (EMS) can get your item from Tokyo to Vietnam in 3 to 4 days.

The dimension requirements:

Maximum length: 1.5m or less
Length + Circumference: 3m or less
Maximum weight: 30kg

Weight	Cost	Delivery Speed
Up to 500g	¥1,900	3 to 4 days
Up to 600g	¥2,150	3 to 4 days
Up to 700g	¥2,400	3 to 4 days
Up to 800g	¥2,650	3 to 4 days
Up to 900g	¥2,900	3 to 4 days
Up to 1.0kg	¥3,150	3 to 4 days
Up to 1.25kg	¥3,500	3 to 4 days
Up to 1.5kg	¥3,850	3 to 4 days
Up to 1.75kg	¥4,200	3 to 4 days
Up to 2.0kg	¥4,550	3 to 4 days
Up to 2.5kg	¥5,150	3 to 4 days
Up to 3.0kg	¥5,750	3 to 4 days
Up to 3.5kg	¥6,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 4.0kg	¥6,950	3 to 4 days
Up to 4.5kg	¥7,550	3 to 4 days
Up to 5.0kg	¥8,150	3 to 4 days
Up to 5.5kg	¥8,750	3 to 4 days
Up to 6.0kg	¥9,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 7.0kg	¥10,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 8.0kg	¥11,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 9.0kg	¥12,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 10.0kg	¥13,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 11.0kg	¥14,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 12.0kg	¥15,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 13.0kg	¥16,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 14.0kg	¥17,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 15.0kg	¥18,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 16.0kg	¥19,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 17.0kg	¥20,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 18.0kg	¥21,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 19.0kg	¥22,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 20.0kg	¥23,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 21.0kg	¥24,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 22.0kg	¥25,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 23.0kg	¥26,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 24.0kg	¥27,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 25.0kg	¥28,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 26.0kg	¥29,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 27.0kg	¥30,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 28.0kg	¥31,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 29.0kg	¥32,350	3 to 4 days
Up to 30.0kg	¥33,350	3 to 4 days

Japan Post airmail pricing: from Japan to Vietnam

The Japan Post's airmail service (航空便 = koukubin) can get your item from Tokyo to Vietnam in approximately 10 days.

For letters: standard-sized mail

Standard-sized letters = 手紙定形, tegami teikei, in Japanese.

Dimension requirements for standard-sized letters:

Long side: 14～23.5cm
Short side: 9～12cm
Thickness: up to 1cm

Weight	Cost	Delivery Speed
Up to 25g	¥120	approximately 10 days
Up to 50g	¥190	approximately 10 days

For letters: nonstandard-sized mail

Nonstandard-sized mail = 手紙定形外, tegami teigai, in Japanese.

Dimension requirements for nonstandard-sized mail:

Longest side: 60 cm
Length + Width + Height = 90 cm for rolled item
Diameter×2 + Length = 104 cm

Weight	Cost	Delivery Speed
Up to 50g	¥230	approximately 10 days
Up to 100g	¥340	approximately 10 days
Up to 250g	¥520	approximately 10 days
Up to 500g	¥790	approximately 10 days
Up to 1kg	¥1,490	approximately 10 days
Up to 2kg	¥2,690	approximately 10 days

For small packets

Small packets = 小形包装物, kogata housoubutsu in Japanese.

Dimension requirements for small packets:

Length + width + thickness = 90 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)
Provided the maximum length is 60 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)

Weight	Cost	Delivery Speed
Up to 100g	¥380	approximately 10 days
Up to 200g	¥500	approximately 10 days
Up to 300g	¥620	approximately 10 days
Up to 400g	¥740	approximately 10 days
Up to 500g	¥860	approximately 10 days
Up to 600g	¥980	approximately 10 days
Up to 700g	¥1,100	approximately 10 days
Up to 800g	¥1,220	approximately 10 days
Up to 900g	¥1,340	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.0kg	¥1,460	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.1kg	¥1,580	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.2kg	¥1,700	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.3kg	¥1,820	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.4kg	¥1,940	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.5kg	¥2,060	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.6kg	¥2,180	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.7kg	¥2,300	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.8kg	¥2,420	approximately 10 days
Up to 1.9kg	¥2,540	approximately 10 days
Up to 2.0kg	¥2,660	approximately 10 days

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Japan Post surface mail pricing: from Japan to Vietnam

The Japan Post's surface mail service (船便 = funabin) can get your item from Tokyo to Vietnam in about 2 months.

For letters: standard-sized mail

Standard-sized mail = 手紙定形, tegami teikei in Japanese

Dimension requirements for standard-sized mail:

Long side: 14～23.5cm
Short side: 9～12cm
Thickness: up to 1cm

Weight	Cost	Delivery Speed
Up to 25g	¥120	2 months
Up to 50g	¥190	2 months
Up to 100g	¥320	2 months
Up to 250g	¥590	2 months
Up to 500g	¥1,090	2 months
Up to 1kg	¥1,850	2 months
Up to 2kg	¥2,980	2 months

For letters: nonstandard-sized mail

Nonstandard-sized mail = 手紙定形外, tegami teigai in Japanese.

Dimension requirements for nonstandard-sized mail:

Longest side: 60 cm
Length + Width + Height = 90 cm for rolled item
Diameter×2 + Length = 104 cm

Weight	Cost	Delivery Speed
Up to 25g	¥120	2 months
Up to 50g	¥190	2 months
Up to 100g	¥320	2 months
Up to 250g	¥590	2 months
Up to 500g	¥1,090	2 months
Up to 1kg	¥1,850	2 months
Up to 2kg	¥2,980	2 months

For small packets

Small packets = 小形包装物, kogata housoubutsu in Japanese.

Dimension requirements for small packets:

Length + width + thickness = 90 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)
Provided the maximum length is 60 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)

Weight	Cost	Delivery Speed
Up to 100g	¥480	2 months
Up to 250g	¥600	2 months
Up to 500g	¥800	2 months
Up to 1.0kg	¥1,300	2 months
Up to 2.0kg	¥2,200	2 months

How to ship from Japan to Vietnam

Here are the steps to ship your document or parcel from Japan to Vietnam.

Step 1: Fill out a Japan Post International Parcel Label

Japan Post no longer accepts handwritten customs labels for packages and parcels containing goods. Instead, senders must use EAD (Electronic Advance Data) via Japan Post's International Mail My Page Service. Note: handwritten labels are still accepted when sending actual letters or documents that do not contain dutiable articles.

Here’s a step-by-step article on how to fill out a Japan Post International Parcel label.

Step 2: Pack your item

Make sure they are properly sealed for letters, cards, and envelopes.

For parcels, use protective materials such as paper or packing peanuts to absorb shock. Additionally, tape all edges of the cardboard box.

Here are detailed instructions for how to pack your items: How to pack an item .

Step 3: Send your parcel

There are two options when sending your parcel to Japan Post.

Bring the parcel to your nearest Japan Post office if it isn't too heavy. Once the staff has checked everything, you will pay the shipping amount.

However, if the parcel is too heavy, you can call or fill out an online form to have a Japan Post staff visit your location. From there, they will do the checks, and you will pay the amount.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship from Japan to Vietnam?

The cost of shipping from Japan to Vietnam varies depending on the service chosen and the weight of the package. Japan Post offers several options, including Express Mail Service (EMS), airmail, and surface mail. For example, EMS costs start at ¥1,900 for a package up to 500g with a delivery time of 3 to 4 days. Airmail for a standard-sized letter up to 25g costs ¥120 and takes approximately 10 days. Surface mail, the cheapest option, starts at ¥120 for a 25g letter with a delivery timeline of about 2 months.

What's the cheapest method for shipping from Japan to Vietnam?

The cheapest method for shipping from Japan to Vietnam is through Japan Post's surface mail service. For a standard-sized letter weighing up to 25 grams, the cost is ¥120. This service takes about two months for delivery. This makes surface mail the most cost-effective option for non-urgent shipments.

How do I send a parcel to Vietnam?

To send a parcel to Vietnam from Japan, fill out a Japan Post International Parcel Label. Pack your item securely, ensuring it is well protected and sealed. For parcels, use cushioning materials like paper or packing peanuts, and tape all box edges. Bring your parcel to a nearby Japan Post office for processing and payment. If the parcel is too heavy to carry, you can schedule a pickup by contacting Japan Post.

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Shipping from Japan to Vietnam: Cost Table for Japan Post

Japan Post EMS pricing: from Japan to Vietnam

Japan Post airmail pricing: from Japan to Vietnam

For letters: standard-sized mail

For letters: nonstandard-sized mail

For small packets

Japan Post surface mail pricing: from Japan to Vietnam

For letters: standard-sized mail

For letters: nonstandard-sized mail

For small packets

How to ship from Japan to Vietnam

Step 1: Fill out a Japan Post International Parcel Label

Step 2: Pack your item

Step 3: Send your parcel

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship from Japan to Vietnam?

What's the cheapest method for shipping from Japan to Vietnam?

How do I send a parcel to Vietnam?

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