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.
Japan E-Visa: The Complete Guide to Applying Online (2026)
Out and About, Life in Japan August 20th, 2026

Japan E-Visa: The Complete Guide to Applying Online (2026)

Everything you need to apply for Japan's e visa in 2026. Eligible countries, required documents, step-by-step application walkthrough, updated fees, and the common mistakes that get applications cancelled before they're even reviewed.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japan Tax Rate and Income Tax Brackets: What Foreigners Actually Pay (2026)
Life in Japan August 19th, 2026

Japan Tax Rate and Income Tax Brackets: What Foreigners Actually Pay (2026)

Confused by your Japanese payslip? This guide breaks down Japan's 2026 income tax brackets, resident tax, and what foreigners actually end up paying.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japan Immigration News: What Every Foreign Resident Needs to Know (August 2026)
Life in Japan August 5th, 2026

Japan Immigration News: What Every Foreign Resident Needs to Know (August 2026)

A breakdown of every major Japan immigration change in 2026, from new visa fees to the PR income requirement announced this week — and what you need to do about each one.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer

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