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.
US-Japan Tax Treaty: What American Expats and Businesses Need to Know in 2026
Money Matters in Japan May 21st, 2026

US-Japan Tax Treaty: What American Expats and Businesses Need to Know in 2026

The US Japan tax treaty determines which country taxes your income, dividends, interest, and capital gains. This guide breaks down withholding rates, the saving clause, the totalization agreement, and how to claim treaty benefits so you don't pay tax twice on the same income.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Will Japan Pay You to Move There? The Complete Guide to Rural Relocation Subsidies

Will Japan Pay You to Move There? The Complete Guide to Rural Relocation Subsidies

Japan pays families up to ¥3 million to relocate to rural towns. Here's who qualifies, how much you can get, and what the fine print actually says.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Kominka Japan: Traditional Japanese Houses vs Akiya
Properties & Akiyas May 8th, 2026

Kominka Japan: Traditional Japanese Houses vs Akiya

Not every old house in Japan is worth saving. Kominka are the ones that are. Learn what separates these traditional folk houses from standard akiya, what it actually costs to buy and renovate one, and how foreign buyers can navigate the process from anywhere in the world.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer

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