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.

Business in Japan, Entrepreneurship in Japan February 20th, 2026

Starting a Business in Japan: The Essentialist's Guide

The 7-step guide for the essentialist. Find out the primary activities you will need to complete for your business to enter Japan’s market successfully.

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

Money Matters in Japan, Properties & Akiyas February 13th, 2026

Real Estate Acquisition Tax in Japan: A Quick & Easy Guide

Today, we look at Japan’s real estate acquisition tax, sent out 6 months to a year after your property registration.

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

Properties & Akiyas, Money Matters in Japan February 13th, 2026

City Planning Tax in Japan: What to Know and How to Pay

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 642 of Japan's 1,719 municipalities require property owners to pay city planning taxes.

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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