Japan Post announced that its "Postal Code and Digital Address API" has been implemented in the check-in terminals of hotels operated by APA Hotel since late July 2025.
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The system will shorten check-in times because, with the addition of a digital address to the guest register during check-in, address information will be automatically entered. The system will initially be implemented using check-in machines provided by NCR Business Solutions Japan.
"Digital Address" is a service that converts the address registered with "Yu-ID" into a 7-digit alphanumeric code. This allows for a more detailed address than the information shown by the postal code to be represented using a simpler 7-digit alphanumeric code. The aim is to simplify address input and improve the convenience of various services.
APA Hotel's concept is "Time is Life," and the introduction of digital addresses is a measure to value customers' time. They plan to gradually implement support for other systems in the future.
