Yao (八尾市) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its significant historical and cultural heritage, including the birthplace of the Kawachi Ondo style of folk singing. Yao features several key attractions, such as the Taiseishōgun-ji temple and various kofun burial mounds. The city is also recognized for its production of toothbrushes and other manufacturing industries. With a population of approximately 263,436 as of January 2022, Yao offers a mix of traditional and modern urban experiences.

💻 Yao City Official Government Website

Districts and Postal Codes in Yao

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District Postal Code
Aioicho 〒581-0082
Aoyamacho 〒581-0018
Akegawa Higashi 〒581-0020
Akebonocho 〒581-0026
Akemicho 〒581-0087
Asahigaoka 〒581-0833
Atobe Honmachi 〒581-0064
Atobe Minaminocho 〒581-0055
Atobe Kitanocho 〒581-0068
Izumicho 〒581-0813
Uematsucho 〒581-0084
Oihara 〒581-0092
Okubo 〒581-0863
Ota 〒581-0037
Otake 〒581-0854
Ota Shinmachi 〒581-0039
Osakabe 〒581-0015
Onji Nakamachi 〒581-0883
Onji Minamimachi 〒581-0884
Onji Kitamachi 〒581-0882
Kaichi 〒581-0881
Gakuonji 〒581-0853
Kashimuracho 〒581-0022
Kasugacho 〒581-0061
Katsuracho 〒581-0823
Kamiocho 〒581-0851
Kaminoshimacho Minami 〒581-0846
Kaminoshimacho Kita 〒581-0845
Kameicho 〒581-0065
Kayafuricho 〒581-0834
Kita Kameicho 〒581-0066
Kita Kinomoto 〒581-0041
Kita Kyuhoji 〒581-0071
Kita Honmachi 〒581-0802
Kinomoto 〒581-0044
Kyuhoen 〒581-0817
Kyuhoji 〒581-0072
Kyokoji 〒581-0874
Kuko 〒581-0043
Kusunecho 〒581-0814
Kurodani 〒581-0873
Kodachi 〒581-0855
Konancho 〒581-0007
Koorigawa 〒581-0872
Kozakaaicho 〒581-0012
Kohatacho 〒581-0835
Saiwaicho 〒581-0821
Sakaemachi 〒581-0074
Sakuragaoka 〒581-0869
Sadocho 〒581-0816
Shikicho 〒581-0031
Shikicho Nishi 〒581-0094
Shikicho Minami 〒581-0033
Shibukawacho 〒581-0075
Shimizucho 〒581-0006
Shinkecho 〒581-0811
Jinguuji 〒581-0885
Jinmucho 〒581-0067
Suehirocho 〒581-0001
Sonaicho 〒581-0005
Taishido 〒581-0063
Tainaka 〒581-0095
Takasagocho 〒581-0822
Takamachi 〒581-0073
Takamicho 〒581-0017
Takayasucho Minami 〒581-0875
Takayasucho Kita 〒581-0871
Takefuchi 〒581-0052
Takefuchi Higashi 〒581-0053
Takefuchi Nishi 〒581-0051
Chizuka 〒581-0862
Tsutsumicho 〒581-0832
Tennojiya 〒581-0025
Nakata 〒581-0014
Nagaikecho 〒581-0836
Nagahatacho 〒581-0083
Nishi Kinomoto 〒581-0045
Nishi Kyuhoji 〒581-0077
Nishi Takayasucho 〒581-0852
Nishi Yamamotocho 〒581-0868
Nishi Yuuge 〒581-0035
Numa 〒581-0036
Hattorigawa 〒581-0865
Hikaricho 〒581-0803
Higashi Oihara 〒581-0093
Higashi Kyuhoji 〒581-0002
Higashi Taishi 〒581-0062
Higashi Honmachi 〒581-0004
Higashimachi 〒581-0861
Higashi Yamamoto Shinmachi 〒581-0866
Higashi Yamamotocho 〒581-0847
Higashi Yuge 〒581-0029
Fukueicho 〒581-0844
Fukumanjicho 〒581-0842
Fukumanjicho Minami 〒581-0843
Fukumanjicho Kita 〒581-0841
Futamata 〒581-0024
Honmachi 〒581-0003
Matsuyamacho 〒581-0088
Mizukoshi 〒581-0856
Misonocho 〒581-0818
Midorigaoka 〒581-0837
Minami Uematsucho 〒581-0091
Minami Kameicho 〒581-0054
Minami Kinomoto 〒581-0042
Minami Kyuhoji 〒581-0076
Minami Kozakaaicho 〒581-0019
Minami Taishido 〒581-0056
Minami Honmachi 〒581-0081
Miyakozuka 〒581-0023
Miyakozuka Kita 〒581-0010
Miyakozuka Minami 〒581-0030
Miyamachi 〒581-0815
Yaogi 〒581-0027
Yaogi Higashi 〒581-0028
Yaogi Kita 〒581-0016
Yasunakacho 〒581-0085
Yamagacho 〒581-0812
Yamashirocho 〒581-0801
Yamatake 〒581-0864
Yamamoto Takayasucho 〒581-0021
Yamamotocho 〒581-0867
Yamamotocho Minami 〒581-0013
Yamamotocho Kita 〒581-0831
Yugecho 〒581-0032
Yugecho Minami 〒581-0034
Yokoen 〒581-0086
Ryugecho 〒581-0069
Wakakusacho 〒581-0011
Wakabayashicho 〒581-0038

Start with the postal code, the prefecture, the city, the district, and then the number of the block and housing unit. Then end with the person’s name.
Here’s an example of how to write a Japanese address in English.
〒170-3293
Tokyo
Ginza, Chuo-ku
5-2-1
Mr. Taro Tanaka

For more information on how to write a Japanese address, see this article.


To type the Japanese postal code, first type the character code '3012.' Then press ALT + X and Japan's postal code symbol will appear.


To obtain an address in Yao for receiving mail, sign up for a virtual address service like MailMate. MailMate provides you with a mailing address for receiving Japanese mail and packages. MailMate can also be used for company registration in Yao, along with mail handling for Japanese properties (e.g., akiya, Airbnb, minpaku, etc.)


There are two types of PO boxes available in Yao. The first type of PO box is provided by Yao Post and is only available for individuals with a daily volume of mail. The second type of PO box is provided by private services with no limits on daily mail volume. Learn more about how to open a PO box in Japan.


Japan Post offers Standard Mail for regular letters and small parcels, typically delivered in 2-3 days. Express Mail speeds this up to 1-2 days. Registered Mail adds tracking and insurance, requiring a signature on delivery. Yu-Pack handles larger parcels with tracking and insurance, delivered in 1-3 days. Letter Pack provides flat-rate options for documents and small items, with tracking available. EMS is for international express delivery, offering fast service to over 120 countries. Non-Standard Mail covers items exceeding standard size and weight limits. Private couriers like Yamato Transport's Takkyubin offer domestic and international parcel delivery with tracking. Sagawa Express provides similar services, including same-day delivery and refrigerated shipping. International couriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer express delivery with tracking and insurance. Specialized services include Cool TA-Q-BIN for refrigerated items, Yu-Mail for books and CDs, and Smart Letter for small documents. These options cover varying needs for speed, cost, and security. For more information on international shipping options, check out this article.


To send mail or packages from Yao to your home country using Japan Post, costs vary based on the service type and parcel weight. For Airmail, rates range from ¥2,050 for a 1kg parcel to ¥64,850 for a 30kg parcel. Surface Mail is cheaper, starting at ¥1,800 for a 1kg parcel to ¥21,000 for a 30kg parcel, but it takes longer. Factors affecting costs include weight, distance, and chosen service. Discounted rates are available for bulk shipments. For detailed rates and more information, visit the article here.


For sending mail and packages from Yao via Japan Post, the weight limit is 30 kg for most services. The size restrictions include a maximum combined length and girth of 3 meters (300 cm). For smaller parcels, the combined length and girth should not exceed 2 meters (200 cm). Specific dimensions and weight limits may vary depending on the service chosen (Airmail, Surface Mail, etc.). For detailed information, refer to the article here.


To print an international parcel label for Japan Post, start by creating an account on Japan Post's International Mail My Page Service. Register both sender and recipient information, then select the desired shipping service, such as EMS or Airmail. Input the shipment details, including content description, shipping date, and parcel weight. After reviewing and confirming all entered information, use the provided printer icon to print the label. For more details, refer to this article.