Matayoshi is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:Eiki Matayoshi , Japanese writer Herbert Matayoshi (1928–2011), American politician and businessman James Matayoshi, American anti–nuclear power activist Katsuki Matayoshi , Japanese baseball player Mitsuo Matayoshi , Japanese activist Naoki Matayoshi , Japanese novelist and comedian Shinko Matayoshi , Okinawan martial artist Shinpo Matayoshi , Okinawan martial artist
