Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka
Staff Writer
Yuriko Matsuoka is a writer for MailMate 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.
What Foreign Owners Get Wrong About Akiya Tax in Japan, According to a Licensed Tax Accountant (2026)
Life in Japan September 6th, 2026

What Foreign Owners Get Wrong About Akiya Tax in Japan, According to a Licensed Tax Accountant (2026)

Most foreign akiya owners lose money to missed tax notices, not tax rates. We asked a licensed Fukuoka accountant what actually trips people up.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
High-Demand Jobs in Japan for Foreigners in 2026: What's Hiring, What It Pays & How to Get Hired
Life in Japan September 2nd, 2026

High-Demand Jobs in Japan for Foreigners in 2026: What's Hiring, What It Pays & How to Get Hired

Thinking about working in Japan? Here's exactly which jobs are in highest demand in 2026, what they pay in USD and JPY, which visa applies, and whether you need to speak Japanese.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japan Tax-Free Shopping 2026: How the November Refund System Works (Old vs New)
Out and About August 28th, 2026

Japan Tax-Free Shopping 2026: How the November Refund System Works (Old vs New)

Japan's tax-free shopping system is switching to a pay-first, refund-later model on November 1, 2026. Here's exactly how the new airport refund process works, what stays the same, and what residents need to know.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
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