Japan Post Launches 7-Digit Digital Address System for Streamlined Online Shopping

Japan Post launched a new "digital address" system assigning seven-digit alphanumeric codes to physical addresses. Users input these codes on e-commerce sites, automatically populating their addresses. Addresses are linked via Japan Post's Yu ID service and remain unchanged even with physical address changes. Rakuten and other companies are considering adoption, and Japan Post aims for widespread use within a decade. This innovation promises to simplify online shopping address entry in Japan.