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.
Car Insurance in Japan: A Guide to the Top Providers
Out and About, Life in Japan August 1st, 2023

Car Insurance in Japan: A Guide to the Top Providers

What foreigners ought to know about applying for car insurance in Japan, good deals, how to enroll, and what to look out for.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
How to Change Your Address in Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Life in Japan July 27th, 2023

How to Change Your Address in Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Start right. We guide you through your first visit to city office.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
My Number Card for Foreigners in Japan: A Quick Start Guide
Life in Japan July 27th, 2023

My Number Card for Foreigners in Japan: A Quick Start Guide

If you've newly arrived in Japan or plan to move to Japan soon, or if you've been putting off making your My Number Card, this quick start guide on Japan's My Number System is for you. 
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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