Japan Zip Code Database

Postal codes in Japan are 7-digit numeric codes using the format NNN-NNNN, where N is a digit.

Osaka, Japan has multiple zip codes depending on the specific area. For example, the central area of Osaka (Chuo-ku) has a zip code of 540-0008.

The zip code for Shibuya, Tokyo, is 150-0002.

Japan zip codes have seven digits. The first three digits represent the region or prefecture, and the last four digits specify the city, neighborhood, or street.

The first two digits of a Japanese zip code indicate the region or prefecture where the address is located.

An example of a Japanese zip code is 100-0001, corresponding to a specific Tokyo area.

When entering an address with a Japanese zip code, write the seven-digit postal code first, followed by the prefecture, city, neighborhood, street, and building number.

The zip code helps identify adjacent cities as regions with similar first two digits are often located close to each other.

You can find more information about Japanese zip codes on the official Japan Post website, in a relevant article, or on a GeoPostcodes page about Japanese postal codes.