Tomoko Matsuoka

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.

Top Japanese Keigo Mistakes to Avoid

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.

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Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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

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!

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Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

Car Insurance in Japan: A Guide to the Top Providers

Out and About, Life in Japan February 27th, 2026

Car Insurance in Japan: A Guide to the Top Providers

What foreigners ought to know about applying for car insurance in Japan, good deals, how to enroll, and what to look out for.

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Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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