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.

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

Business in Japan, Customer Service in Japan February 20th, 2026

Japan Business Card Etiquette: What to Know and Do

Ready to expand your Japanese business etiquette? Master these moves, just in time for your next big pitch with your Japanese prospects.

Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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

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