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Japan Post, Rakuten to offer delivery lockers

By Wei ZhangJapan
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Japan Post Co. and e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. are teaming up to offer lockers where customers can pick up items purchased online at their own convenience, sources said on Thursday.

The new service, being arranged to start in April at about 30 locations including post offices in Tokyo, will allow clients of the major internet mall to have items delivered without revealing their addresses.

The two firms will consider adding locations across Japan after the limited launch, the sources said.

Questions & Answers

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Which companies are collaborating to offer this new delivery locker service?

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Japan Post Co. And e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. Are teaming up to provide lockers for online purchases. This partnership aims to enhance convenience for customers.

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When and where will this new delivery service initially be launched?

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The service is being arranged to start in April at around 30 locations, including post offices in Tokyo. The companies will consider expanding across Japan after this initial launch.

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What is a key benefit for customers using these new delivery lockers?

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A primary benefit is that clients of Rakuten's internet mall can have items delivered without needing to reveal their home addresses. This offers greater privacy and convenience for online shoppers.

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