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Japan's First Non-Face-to-Face Trading Service using PUDO Stations

In a groundbreaking initiative, Packcity Japan Co., Ltd. has announced the launch of Japan's first non-face-to-face trading service through Jimoty using the innovative PUDO (Pick-Up Drop-Off) Stations. Starting November 4, 2025, this service will be rolled out in Setagaya, Tokyo, with the aim of enhancing the local resource circulation and ease of personal transactions.

Packcity Japan, led by CEO Akihiro Yanagida, operates approximately 7,000 PUDO Stations across the nation. These open-type delivery lockers allow customers to send and receive packages anytime, anywhere, without the need for direct interactions. The service fosters greater convenience and is expected to appeal to a growing number of users looking for efficiency in delivery.

The significance of this collaboration stems from its acceptance as a project under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's subsidy program, which aims to promote diverse delivery methods. This trial marks a pioneering attempt to utilize PUDO Stations directly for person-to-person transactions in the country, addressing the longstanding barriers of scheduled meetings and the hassle of packaging and shipping.

Challenges in the Logistics Industry and Face-to-Face Friction

Within the logistics industry, challenges such as labor shortages, exemplified by the so-called “2024 Problem,” demand urgent societal solutions. While Jimoty has traditionally focused on face-to-face exchanges to minimize logistics burdens, users often express concerns about the psychological resistance of meeting strangers and the logistical hassle of scheduling.

Delivering Value with a New Transaction Experience

The new service aims to alleviate these face-to-face frictions and respond to the growing desire for hassle-free, quick, and casual disposal of unwanted items.

Benefits for Users

1. Elimination of Shipping Hassles: Users can now trade items through lockers without needing to prepare boxes or packing materials, which are typically required in other platforms.
2. No More Scheduling Dilemmas: Users can simply use the nearest PUDO Station during their daily routines without having to rigidly coordinate schedules.
3. Reduced Psychological Pressure: Transactions can be completed without direct interactions, enhancing safety and peace of mind, with payments made in advance through the app.

This means users can facilitate resource circulation much more seamlessly; for example, dropping off toys at a nearby locker while picking up their kids from school.

Overview of Locker Transactions

• - Project Timeline: Launching November 4, 2025
• - Target Area: Setagaya, Tokyo (with plans for expanded implementation)
• - Cost Structure: The purchaser will bear the locker usage fee under a clearly defined billing system based on time packages.

How to Use the Service

1. Sellers will set the option for locker delivery when listing an item.
2. Buyers can select this option and complete an online payment through the app.
3. The seller will deposit the item at a nearby PUDO Station.
4. The buyer retrieves the item using a QR code that is sent via notification.

Further details regarding fees, locker sizes, and restrictions on trading items can be found on Jimoty’s Locker Information Page.

Future Prospects

Through this trial, the insights and data obtained will contribute to establishing a model for non-face-to-face transactions on CtoC platforms using lockers. The goal is to eventually expand this initiative nationwide, fostering more efficient local resource circulation and addressing logistics challenges effectively.

About Jimoty

Jimoty is an informational platform that categorizes postings by regions, offering various listings, including items for sale, real estate, and job opportunities, enabling users to engage in free information exchanges. With around 10 million users monthly, Jimoty facilitates a hassle-free service that promotes local trade.

More information is available at Jimoty’s Website.

About PUDO Stations

PUDO Stations, with approximately 7,000 locations nationwide, enable non-contact package delivery and collection. The system allows multiple delivery services to operate under one roof, effectively reducing waste and improving the delivery environment. Learn more about PUDO at PUDO’s Website.

For further inquiries about this press release, please contact:
Packcity Japan Co., Ltd. Public Relations
Toru Nagayama
Tel: 090-3331-8784
Email: [email protected]
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