Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka
Managing Editor & Writer
Tomoko Matsuoka is a managing editor and writer for MailMate, Shoeboxed, and a number of online resource libraries. She writes guides on life in Japan and covers Japanese business news, digitalization, and productivity tools and software.
Doda Report: Average Salary in Japan (2025 Update Based on Doda Data)
Business in Japan, Life in Japan April 9th, 2026

Doda Report: Average Salary in Japan (2025 Update Based on Doda Data)

Think you know salaries in Japan? Find out if your hunch is right.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
How to Write a Japanese Address on an Envelope
Life in Japan April 8th, 2026

How to Write a Japanese Address on an Envelope

Today, we’re covering just the essentials of what you need to know to confidently write to a colleague or mail in that form to the ward office.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Japan Post International Parcel Rates [Chart]
Japan Post, Life in Japan April 3rd, 2026

Japan Post International Parcel Rates [Chart]

Finding the information you need on the Japan Post website can be time consuming and confusing. Bookmark this page to quickly access the international parcel post rates for shipping packages.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
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