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.

Life in Japan September 19th, 2023

Owning a Dog in Japan: A Guide for Expats

Japan's new microchip registration for pets, what to do if your dog has hurt others, dog run etiquette, and more.

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

Life in Japan September 14th, 2023

Where to Get Your Flu Shot in Tokyo in 2023

We have compiled a list of places with English-speaking medical staff where you can get the flu vaccine shot in Tokyo.

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

Life in Japan September 13th, 2023

The Cost of Living in Japan: Updated 2023

Discover the latest figures for the cost of living in Japan, based on data from the government of Japan’s Family Income and Expenditure Survey.

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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