Japan Post will issue the first new 1-yen (1 cent) postage stamp in 70 years on April 14, featuring its bear mascot character, Posukuma. The mascot’s name combines the Japanese word “kuma ...

Postage rates for ordinary mail are set to rise by 30 percent from Oct. 1, the first increase ... 25 grams or less will go up from 84 yen to 110 yen. Stamps reflecting the new rates will be ...