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Japan Post launches 'digital address' system


Under the system, users can input seven-digit codes on online shopping websites, and their addresses will automatically appear on the sites.

Under the system, users can input these seven-digit codes on online shopping websites, and their addresses will automatically appear on the sites. People can obtain digital addresses by registering with Japan Post's Yu ID membership service. With Japan Post opening up a system for obtaining address information using the codes, e-commerce giant Rakuten and others are considering adopting it.

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