How to format japanese mailing address

A very specific question!

Formatting a Japanese mailing address can be a bit tricky, but I'll break it down for you. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Format:

[Name] [Building Name] [Floor/Room Number] [Apartment Number] [Street Name] [Machi (Town/District)] [Ku (Ward)] [Shi (City)] [Prefecture (State)] [Postal Code] [Country]

Components:

1. Name (Name): The recipient's name in Japanese characters (Kanji or Hiragana).
2. Building Name (Building Name): The name of the building or apartment complex in Japanese characters.
3. Floor/Room Number (Floor/Room Number): The floor or room number of the building or apartment complex.
4. Apartment Number (Apartment Number): The apartment number within the building or complex.
5. Street Name (Street Name): The name of the street or road in Japanese characters.
6. Machi (Town/District) (Machi): The town or district in Japanese characters.
7. Ku (Ward) (Ku): The ward or district in Japanese characters.
8. Shi (City) (Shi): The city in Japanese characters.
9. Prefecture (State) (Prefecture): The prefecture or state in Japanese characters.
10. Postal Code (Postal Code): The postal code in the format XXXX-XXXX (e.g., 104-0032).
11. Country (Country): Japan (in Japanese characters: Nihon or Japon).

Examples:

• Residential address:
  • Tanaka Taro
  • Tokyo Building
  • 3F, 101
  • Apartment 101
  • Shinjuku-dori
  • Shinjuku-ku
  • Shinjuku-shi
  • Tokyo-to
  • 160-0022
  • Japan
• Commercial address:
  • ABC Inc.
  • Tokyo Building
  • 3F, 101
  • Shinjuku-dori
  • Shinjuku-ku
  • Shinjuku-shi
  • Tokyo-to
  • 160-0022
  • Japan

Tips:

• Use the Japanese characters (Kanji or Hiragana) for the recipient's name, building name, street name, and city name.
• Use the Roman alphabet for the postal code and country.
• Make sure to include the postal code, as it's essential for mail delivery in Japan.
• If the address is for a company, include the company name and any relevant department or division information.