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.
Is There a Zillow in Japan? The Best Sites to Find Property as an American (2026)
Life in Japan July 3rd, 2026

Is There a Zillow in Japan? The Best Sites to Find Property as an American (2026)

Zillow doesn't list Japanese properties — and it never will. Here's why, plus the Japanese portals locals actually use and the English-language sites that work for American buyers in 2026.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japanese Toilet Upgrade Guide for Akiya Owners: Wastewater Systems, Costs, and What to Check Before You Buy
Life in Japan June 26th, 2026

Japanese Toilet Upgrade Guide for Akiya Owners: Wastewater Systems, Costs, and What to Check Before You Buy

Planning to upgrade the toilet in your akiya? Whether your property has a kumitori pit, a joukasou tank, or municipal sewage, this guide explains what it means for your renovation and what you should expect to pay.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Apartments in Tokyo for Foreigners: How to Find, Apply, and Get Settled
Life in Japan June 25th, 2026

Apartments in Tokyo for Foreigners: How to Find, Apply, and Get Settled

Everything foreigners need to know about renting in Tokyo: from key money and guarantors to finding foreigner-friendly apartments and settling in after move-in.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer

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