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.
Top 10 Japanese YouTubers in 2023
Life in Japan October 16th, 2023

Top 10 Japanese YouTubers in 2023

Want to understand the kind of content the top Japanese YouTubers make? Start here.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Half-Width vs. Full-Width: A Tale of Two Characters
Business in Japan, Life in Japan October 4th, 2023

Half-Width vs. Full-Width: A Tale of Two Characters

The origin story of Japan’s half-width 半角 and full-width 全角 characters, the current state of affairs, and where to go from here. Hold on for a wild ride. 
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Undeliverable Item Notice from Japan Post? Here’s What to Do
Life in Japan, Japan Post October 4th, 2023

Undeliverable Item Notice from Japan Post? Here’s What to Do

If you've received an undeliverable item notice in the mail, don't worry. We break down the complicated pink slip into easy-to-follow steps.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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