Uchikura & Co Blog
Wax Food Samples in Japan
2025-09-25
The History of Food Samples in Japan   Japan’s food samples, known as shokuhin sampuru, are hyper-realistic replicas of menu items displayed outside restaurants. They allow customers to see what dish...
Ezell’s Famous ...
2025-09-25
Ezell’s Famous Chicken Deal You Can’t Miss   I just came across the best deal I have ever seen at Ezell’s Famous Chicken, and I couldn’t resist sharing it. For only $3.99, you can get a two-piece chi...
A Must-See Site for Free Japan...
2025-09-24
I am not sponsoring this site, nor am I being paid by it. I simply came across it and wanted to share. The site provides free illustrations that you can use in your own content, as long as you follow...
Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 3...
2025-09-24
The Minimum Requirements to Succeed as an Independent Entrepreneur   Many people dream of starting their own business, but they’re often held back by concerns about handling operations like accounting...
Why Do Taxi Doors Open Automat...
2025-09-23
Why Do Taxi Doors Open Automatically in Japan? One of the first surprises for visitors to Japan is that taxi doors open and close automatically, controlled by the driver. This simple detail reflects ...
Current State of Japan
2025-09-22
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has begun the process of electing its next leader, who will also become the country’s next prime minister. This leadership race is not just about selecti...
https://front.tepco.co.jp/2020...
2025-09-21
In some parts of Japan, the summer heat can be absolutely brutal, with temperatures soaring as high as 110°F (about 43°C). Every year, countless people suffer from heat exhaustion—especially those wh...
Gas Price in the State of Wash...
2025-09-21
Today, I’ve been seeing posts online saying that in some states gas prices have dropped below three dollars a gallon. That sounds great—but unfortunately, not here in Washington. Just the other day, ...
Breaking News from Japan !!!
2025-09-19
Docomo Suspends Sales of iPhone 17 Due to eSIM Issues   On September 19, NTT Docomo, one of Japan’s largest mobile carriers, announced the suspension of eSIM applications and the sales of eSIM-only s...
Coach Sagaseru – Powered by PS...
2025-09-19
Coach Sagaseru – Powered by PSPINC Coach Sagaseru ( https://c-sagaseru.com )is an online matching platform developed by Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC), headquartered in Seattle, Washingto...