How are deliveries made in Japan? (w/ iPhones, etc.)

[benguild]

This is my first time receiving an Apple preorder in Japan. My apartment has those semi-secure lockers for packages, but I'm assuming that they won't leave an Apple Watch there. Or will they?

In general, when you order here, are deliveries left by the postman or carrier if there is a secure place for them? Or are they signature required?

 

[mavis]

In my experince, Apple deliveries have always required a signature.

 

[seong]

I second mavis's comment. It has always been a signature for me.
However, after moving to another place with safe locks that can only be opened with the owner's 'house-identity-card', the delivery person will ask if its ok to leave it there if you are not present, or come again in another time on the same day or next day (if available.)

 

[benguild]

I second mavis's comment. It has always been a signature for me.
However, after moving to another place with safe locks that can only be opened with the owner's 'house-identity-card', the delivery person will ask if its ok to leave it there if you are not present, or come again in another time on the same day or next day (if available.)

You mean like, over the phone?

 

[seong]

You mean like, over the phone?

yes, over the phone.
If your japanese isn't really good enough, I'm not sure how that would work out. They usually just leave a note saying at what time they tried to deliver but failed, and have the time written down when they will come again.

 

[benguild]

yes, over the phone.
If your japanese isn't really good enough, I'm not sure how that would work out. They usually just leave a note saying at what time they tried to deliver but failed, and have the time written down when they will come again.

Ah, OK. I left the office of my building's number on there, so most likely they can just tell them "yes" to leave it in the locker?

 

[seong]

Ah, OK. I left the office of my building's number on there, so most likely they can just tell them "yes" to leave it in the locker?

yes, something like "ロッカにいれてください" will do!