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Documents and Mail in Japan: what actually matters to know

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riskSending packages from Japan to Russia is currently very difficult.
Standard postal services are not available between the two countries due to Japan's geopolitical alignment. While some individuals might facilitate sending postcards via Belarus, the reliability is low. The primary obstacle is the lack of direct postal or courier services. Some indirect methods involving transits through other countries might exist but are complex and unreliable.
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riskRussian International Driving Permits (IDPs) are strictly invalid in Japan because Russia issues IDPs under the Vienna Convention, while Japan only recognizes the 1949 Geneva Convention.
Driving with a Russian IDP is legally treated as driving without a license, punishable by fines up to 3,000,000 JPY or imprisonment up to 2 weeks, and invalidates all insurance.
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riskDue to international recognition issues, postal services from Japan to Crimea are not operational.
To send documents, consider using intermediaries or friends in third countries who can then forward the documents to Crimea. Alternatively, explore options through friends in third countries who can facilitate the transfer.
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riskDirect mail service from Japan to Russia is suspended.
A workaround involves using 'Belarus' as the destination country on the label while keeping the actual Russian address and postal code; the Belarusian postal service then routes it to Russia. Success is not guaranteed.
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riskInternational Driving Permits (IDP) issued in Russia are not valid for driving in Japan.
Obtaining a Japanese driver's license or equivalent permit is required.
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