๐ฎ Japan Post Customer Barcode Generator
Japan Post's customer barcode encodes a postal code and address number as a 4-state bar pattern, used to speed up automated sorting at mail-processing centers.
Enter a Japanese postal code and address number (block, house, and unit numbers) to generate the customer barcode Japan Post uses for automated sorting-machine reading. It can also help meet the barcode requirement for certain direct-mail postage discounts.
How to use
- Enter the 7-digit postal code.
- Continue with the address number (digits and hyphens representing block/house/unit numbers).
- Download the generated barcode as SVG or PNG.
FAQ
What characters are allowed?
Only digits and hyphens (-) are supported. You need at least 7 digits total, including the postal code.
What is the customer barcode?
It's a barcode standard used by Japan Post that encodes the postal code and address number as four bar heights, enabling automated sorting by mail-processing machines.
Is the barcode alone enough for delivery?
No โ the barcode only assists the sorting machine. Be sure to also write the destination address and name correctly on the mail piece.