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Notable Japanese on Strategic Thinking, Fighting Limitations, and More 

Life in Japan

July 14th, 2021

Notable Japanese on Strategic Thinking, Fighting Limitations, and More 

Famous Japanese on thinking like a shogi player, fighting limitations, programming as a key to good communication, and other timeless themes.
Amy Yamashita
Amy Yamashita Community Specialist
English-Friendly Insurance for Emergencies in Japan

Life in Japan

July 11th, 2021

English-Friendly Insurance for Emergencies in Japan

Wondering what your best options are for English-speaking insurance in Japan? Today’s article looks at insurance companies that provide English support for their clients. 
John Cross
John Cross Expat at Mailmate
10 Stories of Japanese Phrases Lost in Translation 

Life in Japan

July 7th, 2021

10 Stories of Japanese Phrases Lost in Translation 

10 times you meant to say one thing but said something else instead. A compilation to help you feel better about whatever Japanese blunder you just made. You're not alone, and we can prove it.
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Tokyo-Based Luxurious Outdoor Options to Inspire Your Weekend Plans

Out and About Life in Japan

June 30th, 2021

Tokyo-Based Luxurious Outdoor Options to Inspire Your Weekend Plans

5 hand-selected options for those looking for holiday vibes packed into the space of a weekend—all accessible from Tokyo.
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Apartment Hunting in Tokyo, Insider Tips, and More!

Apartment Hunting in Tokyo, Insider Tips, and More!

Enjoy this candid conversation with Golden of Apts.jp, a real estate agency that focuses on simplifying the apartment-renting process for expats in the Tokyo area.
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
How to Pick the Right Bilingual Accounting Office in Japan

How to Pick the Right Bilingual Accounting Office in Japan

Ichiro Kawai of Accounting Intelligence on the 3 questions to ask to determine if an accounting firm is the right fit and more industry insights you’ll want to know.
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
10 Expats on the Worthy Japan Investments That Made a Difference

Life in Japan

June 15th, 2021

10 Expats on the Worthy Japan Investments That Made a Difference

How many of these are you doing? 10+ ideas to improve your life in Japan, starting today, shared by long-time, experienced foreign residents of Japan. 
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Clubhouse: Solving Pain-Points for Foreign Execs in Tokyo

Clubhouse: Solving Pain-Points for Foreign Execs in Tokyo

Did you miss the Clubhouse event? Get the quick recap of incisive insights on how TokyoMate is changing the landscape for foreign executives doing business in Japan.
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Notable Japanese on the Value of Ignorance, How to Imitate Well, and More

Life in Japan

June 8th, 2021

Notable Japanese on the Value of Ignorance, How to Imitate Well, and More

From the founder of Honda to Japan’s living sports legends, philosophers, artists, and more, here are 9 Japanese quotes you should know and the great minds who said them. 
Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan

Life in Japan

June 2nd, 2021

How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan

All the basics covered in one handy article. Get a step-by-step flowchart of the vaccination process and all the essentials about booking your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Japanese Marketing Strategy from July to September

Japanese Marketing Strategy from July to September

So you want to run an online campaign like a Japanese marketing pro? Here are 5 case studies that might spark your next social media promo and get more engagement for your business.
Amy Yamashita
Amy Yamashita Community Specialist
Employees’ Pension Insurance in Japan, Explained

Employees’ Pension Insurance in Japan, Explained

In Japan, employees’ pension insurance augments the national pension premium for government and company workers. Learn the essentials of what all business owners ought to know.
John Cross
John Cross Expat at Mailmate
10 Industry Experts Share Their Recent Insights on Working in Japan

10 Industry Experts Share Their Recent Insights on Working in Japan

From small aha! moments to astute insights, 10 C-suite executives and industry experts shared their most recent revelations regarding working in Japan. 
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
3 Articles for Effective Business Strategy for Japan

3 Articles for Effective Business Strategy for Japan

Let go of deadweight, discover alternatives to under-performing methods, and streamline your processes to gain a significant, competitive advantage for your business in Japan.
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
5 Articles on Cementing Client Relationships in Japan

5 Articles on Cementing Client Relationships in Japan

What areas of knowledge should you acquire to build strong relationships with your Japanese clients? Here are 5 resources that answer that question. 
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
7 In-Depth Articles to Boost Your Marketing Moves in Japan 

7 In-Depth Articles to Boost Your Marketing Moves in Japan 

From how to do market research, to how to identify your ideal Japanese customer, to Japanese ad strategy, here are 7 marketing resources to grow your business in Japan.
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
7 Online Events You’ll Want to Bookmark for Golden Week 2021 

Life in Japan

April 28th, 2021

7 Online Events You’ll Want to Bookmark for Golden Week 2021 

Bookmark this page for 7 wide-ranging online events during Golden Week 2021 that will allow you to travel, explore, and connect—while sheltering in place.  
Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Secrets to the Hive Jinnan's Top-Rated Coworking Space

Out and About Interviews

April 27th, 2021

Secrets to the Hive Jinnan's Top-Rated Coworking Space

Q&A with the Community Lead at the Hive Jinnan, to discover the secrets of the Hive's consistently 5-star reviews and their growing popularity in Shibuya. 
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
A Day in the Life: Directing a Tokyo-Based Startup

Business in Japan Interviews

April 22nd, 2021

A Day in the Life: Directing a Tokyo-Based Startup

David Gallagher on directing a Tokyo-based startup, things he loves about his job, and an inside look at what TokyoMate offers Japan’s foreign community. 
MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Business Subsidies in Japan You Should Know About in 2021

Business Subsidies in Japan You Should Know About in 2021

Business subsidies in Japan in 2021 are plentiful and generous, but the application process requires a sturdy constitution and some targeted assistance. 
John Cross
John Cross Expat at Mailmate

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