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.
The Cost of Living in Japan: Updated 2023
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.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Top Japanese Keigo Mistakes to Avoid

Top Japanese Keigo Mistakes to Avoid

Are you making these keigo mistakes? You don’t need to know the ins and outs of keigo grammar construction to improve how you sound, starting from today.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Your Guide to Japan's Gold License: Benefits & Steps
Life in Japan September 3rd, 2023

Your Guide to Japan's Gold License: Benefits & Steps

Japan's gold license comes with perks. Here's how quickly you can get your gold license and how to make the most of it once you have it in hand.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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