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Although it’s rarely necessary due to the prevalence of email and other digital communications nowadays, you may still need to mail a letter sometimes – or you may just like sending old-fashioned postcards. This may feel a bit intimidating in a foreign country, but it’s actually a simple process to send a letter in Japan. Types of Letters Letters fall into two categories: Standard-size letters are up to 23.5 cm long, up to 12 cm wide, and up to 1 cm thick. They may weigh up to 50 g. Nonstandard-size letters are up to 60 cm long and have a combined length, width, and height of up to 90 cm or if rolled have a combined diameter (both ends) and length of 104 cm. They may weigh up to 2 kg. You can send letters as surface mail or airmail, with the option to use registered or insured mail for important documents. It is only possible to send correspondence, documents, magazines, CDs, and IC cards as letters; you must send merchandise (including gifts) and goods as packages. How much you’ll pay to send a letter will depend on its weight and destination. You can check the rates and delivery dates…