After the October 1, 2026 Click Post revision, here are the four things to check on your first shipment, in working order: the 240 yen rate shown at payment, the new size rules (60 cm total dimensions and 34 cm longest side), post-box-only drop-off, and Shopify shipping display plus tracking sync.
Dropping off Click Post at the counter is an exception. This article explains the three conditions—a full or out-of-order postbox, high drop-off volume, and insufficient slot width—along with the 3 cm thickness limit, how to choose a postbox, and next steps when packages cannot be posted.
With the Click Post rate revision, the payment cutoff for the legacy rate is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at 23:30, followed by service downtime until October 1 at 6:00 (scheduled). Here is a practical guide for Shopify merchants on sorting orders before the cutoff, what to do during maintenance, and key checks once service resumes.
A summary of Click Post rates, size limits, weight limits, and drop-off conditions in effect following the October 1, 2026 revision. Explains the differences from previous conditions, dimensions to measure after packaging, post office counter exceptions when parcels do not fit in a post box, and shipping rate settings to review for your store.
Is your Click Post label stuck on 'PDF won't open,' 'prints too small,' or 'need to reprint'? Here is a step-by-step troubleshooting guide to isolate the issue across browser display, print dialog settings, and label expiration.
For stores that can export addresses as a CSV but still copy tracking numbers back into Shopify one by one. How an app reads the numbers from label PDFs and registers them, plus how to switch over safely.
You want to ship a preorder you received earlier, but cannot find it in the app. This article explains how to check the order status, filters, and handling of older orders in order.
When importing a label PDF gets stuck, this guide walks through checking the original file, choosing the right order candidate, and telling support what happened.
For stores that want to reduce copying addresses and entering tracking numbers. Learn how to try a Click Post integration app during your usual shipping workflow and decide whether the monthly fee is worth it.
A comparison of Shopify apps that support Click Post shipping. Using CSV export, tracking number registration, and address formatting as the yardstick, this guide shows how to choose by store size.
This guide explains the Shopify and Click Post shipping workflow. The app creates CSV files and extracts tracking numbers and order candidates from the original label PDF; you review the candidates and submit the registration.
Click Post address fields: 4 fields, each up to 20 full-width or 40 half-width characters. CSV in Shift-JIS, up to 40 entries per upload. Q&A on garbled text, address errors, tracking updates, and address changes after dispatch from Shopify.
A practical guide to managing online orders before, during, and after event sales or pop-up appearances, including stock separation, customer communication, and post-event shipping recovery.
A practical guide to selecting Shopify apps, covering pricing models, trial periods, language support, reviews, theme compatibility, and the risks of installing too many apps.
A practical guide for Shopify merchants in Japan on how to structure a legal notice under the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions and write a clear shipping policy that reduces confusion.
A practical comparison of third-party logistics and self-fulfillment for solo merchants, covering cost, quality control, flexibility, and when shipping volume truly justifies outsourcing.
A comprehensive guide to organizing Shopify shipping profiles, shipping zones, and rates. Learn step-by-step how to revise customer shipping fees and free shipping thresholds for Japan Post's Click Post rate increase (from 185 yen to 240 yen announced for October 1, 2026) and verify cart calculations.
A guide to setting realistic shipping lead times and communicating them clearly when you cannot ship every day, especially for side-business and part-time Shopify stores.
A practical guide to setting up a home shipping workspace for Click Post, including printers, paper, scales, thickness gauges, packing materials, and workflow layout.
A practical guide for handmade sellers who need to protect creative time while still shipping consistently, using time blocks, batching, and workspace separation.
A step-by-step guide for independent shop owners looking to start shipping with Click Post on Shopify, covering everything from account registration to your first shipment. Learn about required equipment, Shopify integration methods, and common initial pitfalls.
A guide to deciding whether multiple orders going to the same address should be bundled into one Click Post shipment or sent separately, with practical rules for size limits, tracking management, and customer communication.
The rule: Click Post does not support address changes after dispatch. The post office's retrieval request (from 550 yen) rarely arrives in time, so the realistic fallback is to wait for return, then reship. This article covers how change-of-address forwarding works, customer reply templates, and how to prevent these requests in the first place.
Prevent shipping a cancelled Shopify order by checking order states, comparing order numbers after CSV export, and separating unused ClickPost labels before dispatch.
Click Post does not compensate for damage to contents. Current limits are 34 cm on the longest side, 60 cm total for three sides, and 2 kg; the parcel must fit in a public postal drop box. Learn how to check fragile items, OPP bags, cushioning, and the packed parcel.
A practical guide to handling multi-package shipments for a single Shopify order. Covers why they happen, how to manage tracking numbers, and how to split fulfillment records correctly in Shopify.
Practical email templates and workflow advice for handling ‘My order hasn’t arrived’ inquiries. Covers tracking checks, status-based responses, and ways to prevent the inquiry before it starts.
A practical guide to ClickPost’s bulk CSV address fields: four lines, a limit of 20 full-width or 40 half-width characters per line, and checks for the imported data and printed label.
A practical guide to the problems caused by incorrect tracking-number entry and how to prevent them. Covers common mistake patterns, the impact on customer support, and why automation is safer than manual entry.
Discover packaging tips to create a delightful gift experience even with Click Post mailbox delivery. Learn presentation ideas within 3 cm, message card workflows, and when to consider alternative carriers for gifts.
A guide on calculating per-shipment packaging material costs from the purchase prices of envelopes, boxes, inner bags, and cushioning. Learn how to review your choices using your store's actual purchasing costs—rather than unfounded market averages—factoring in shipping fees, protective performance, and storage space.
A practical guide to return and exchange shipping cost design in Shopify. This article covers who pays, how to write the policy, how to absorb the cost into pricing, and how to reduce the operational burden of reshipping.
The bottom line: products priced at 3,000 yen or more are best sold with shipping included (displayed as free shipping), while items under 1,000 yen yield better margins when shipping is charged separately. Because cart abandonment spikes the moment the total jumps at checkout, inclusive shipping wins whenever the shipping-to-price ratio is 10% or lower. Here is a practical decision framework based on real-world store data and price-tier thresholds.
On October 1, 2026, ClickPost postage increased from 185 yen to 240 yen including tax. Calculate the added cost from your monthly parcel volume and decide whether to review customer shipping charges, product prices, packaging or fulfillment work.
A practical guide to when you should choose tracked shipping and what risks come with untracked methods. This article explains the effect on customer support, trust, and reshipment costs.
Since October 1, 2026, Click Post has no standalone 3 cm thickness cap. Parcels must total no more than 60 cm across three sides, have a longest side no longer than 34 cm, weigh no more than 2 kg, and fit into a postbox. Learn how to measure a packed parcel and when counter drop-off is allowed.
Offering free shipping requires a careful balance with your profit margins. Here is a breakdown of realistic options for small e-commerce stores—from baking shipping into product prices to setting order thresholds—complete with practical calculation examples.
Explains how easy different products are to send via Click Post against current size, weight, and drop-off criteria. Outlines whether fragile items and ordinary high-value goods can be sent alongside compensation risks, prohibited items under regulations, and alternative methods when conditions are not met.
Compare current rates, sizes, tracking, and dispatch methods for Click Post, Yu-Packet, Nekopos, and Letter Pack. Learn how to select a shipping method based on packaged dimensions, compensation needs, and shipment volume, complete with an annual cost simulation.
Learn the order for checking destination-specific service availability, rates and delivery estimates, customs declarations, restricted items, sales markets, and shipping rates before selling internationally on Shopify.
A breakdown of shipping services accepted at convenience stores (Nekopos, TA-Q-BIN Compact, Yu-Packet, Yu-Yu Mercari Bin, etc.) with a store-by-store compatibility chart. Click Post cannot be shipped from convenience stores and requires home-based fulfillment. We compare pricing, drop-off steps, and how to choose the right service.
Practical ideas for automating shipping-related work with Shopify Flow, from tagging and notifications to inventory alerts and coordination with dedicated shipping apps.
Learn how to create a shipping manual to delegate fulfillment to staff or partners. We cover what to include, how much to hand off, and rules for handling issues.
Learn how to turn your Shopify and Click Post shipping into a daily routine that wraps up at the exact same time every day. Covers fixing your schedule, standardizing your workflow, and managing exceptions.
How should you handle shipping when orders surge after an event or sale? This article explains task splitting, preparation, and the day-of workflow based on real busy-season experience.
When you register a tracking number to a Shopify order, Shopify automatically sends a shipping confirmation email to the customer. This article explains the email contents, how tracking links work, and how to reduce support inquiries.
Click Post Bulk Application accepts up to 40 items per CSV upload. Split 41 or more orders into separate files, check the official template, then upload each file. This guide also covers label PDFs and tracking-number registration in Shopify.
A practical workflow for finishing Shopify x Click Post shipping in 15 minutes for around 10 orders a day. Learn the time required for each step and how to organize the work efficiently.
Use the official template to check address fields, encoding, required data, and column order when a Click Post CSV fails. Includes fictional before-and-after examples and steps for splitting 41 or more orders.
Learn how to extract tracking numbers from Click Post label PDFs, review Shopify order candidates, and register them only after confirmation.
