Pony Express

Yes, it is alive and well in Japan. They have system of post offices recognizable by a T symbol with an extra horizontal line above the T. They not only deliver mail and except for the fact that they do not transfer money from banks abroad, they are probably the best bank for foreigners, especially since their ATM machines accept foreign debit cards. They do not appear to have post-people delivering mail on foot, but rather have an army of red scooters on the road combined with a fleet of cute red vans.