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, Life in Japan March 6th, 2026

Working with Japanese Colleagues: 5 Cultural Insights

Understanding how Japanese employees are taught to behave can provide insight when directly managing Japanese employees or working with Japanese colleagues.

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

Business in Japan, Life in Japan, Customer Service in Japan March 6th, 2026

Top Japanese Keigo Mistakes to Avoid

Are you making these keigo mistakes? You don’t need to know the ins and outs of keigo grammar construction to improve how you sound, starting from today.

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

Life in Japan February 27th, 2026

Koseki Tohon: What Is Japan’s Family Register System?

What should non-Japanese citizens know about Japan’s family register system (koseki tohon)? Do foreign residents need a koseki? And more!

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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