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.
How the calculation works
Generate a Japan Post customer barcode. It represents the postcode and the numbers in the street address using four kinds of bar (full, ascending, descending and a short timing bar), so sorting machines can route mail automatically. Enter the 7-digit postcode and the address numbers (block, building, room and so on) separated by hyphens (digits and hyphens only, at least 7 digits). For bulk mailings, printing the customer barcode on addresses can qualify for Japan Postโs barcode discount when the conditions are met.
Worked example
Postcode 654-0123 with the address numbers 4-5-6 โ enter โ6540123-4-5-6โ The numbers from the chลme, ban and gล of the address are listed with hyphens.
Things to be aware of
- The official rules, such as how to handle building names in letters or katakana, are set out in Japan Postโs barcode manual. Follow them if you want the discount.
- The barcode alone does not deliver the mail; always write the address and name in text too.
- Print size and position also have rules, so check with the post office before using it for real.
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.