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.
Notable Japanese on the Value of Ignorance, How to Imitate Well, and More
Life in Japan June 8th, 2021

Notable Japanese on the Value of Ignorance, How to Imitate Well, and More

From the founder of Honda to Japan’s living sports legends, philosophers, artists, and more, here are 9 Japanese quotes you should know and the great minds who said them. 
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
7 Online Events You’ll Want to Bookmark for Golden Week 2021 
Life in Japan April 28th, 2021

7 Online Events You’ll Want to Bookmark for Golden Week 2021 

Bookmark this page for 7 wide-ranging online events during Golden Week 2021 that will allow you to travel, explore, and connect—while sheltering in place.  
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
What’s Ahead in 2021—Upcoming Money Matters to Know About in Japan
Life in Japan February 1st, 2021

What’s Ahead in 2021—Upcoming Money Matters to Know About in Japan

Law amendments, doubled payouts, tax deductions, and lower phone bills—Japan’s financial planners and advisors are counseling clients on these 5 money matters, occurring in 2021. 
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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