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Japan Suspends 111 Post Offices Amid Transport Violations

10/1/2025

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Japan's transport ministry suspended 111 post offices from using mini cargo vehicles for up to 160 days, starting Oct 8.
Around 2,000 more offices could face suspensions by March next year after a June revocation of Japan Post’s truck operations.
2,400 offices (75%) were in violation; Japan Post plans outsourcing and local support as Executive Officer Yoshihiro Gomi seeks trust.

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Japan's transport ministry suspended 111 post offices from using mini cargo vehicles for up to 160 days, starting Oct 8.
Around 2,000 more offices could face suspensions by March next year after a June revocation of Japan Post’s truck operations.
2,400 offices (75%) were in violation; Japan Post plans outsourcing and local support as Executive Officer Yoshihiro Gomi seeks trust.