Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-07-29
"Maehata, Ganbare!"（前畑がんばれ） — The Radio Broadcast That Inspired a Nation On August 11, 1936, during the Berlin Olympic Games, Japan witnessed one of the most unforgettable moments in its sporting h...
2026-07-28
AI-Powered Smart Auto Replies Have Arrived in InforMakers We're excited to introduce a powerful new feature now available in InforMakers: AI-Powered Smart Auto Replies. Traditionally, web forms ...
2026-07-28
Moroha no Ken (諸刃の剣): Every Strength Has Two Edges In Japanese, the expression moroha no ken (諸刃の剣) literally means "a double-edged sword." Just as a sword sharpened on both sides can strike an opp...
2026-07-28
"Omimai Moushiagemasu" (お見舞い申し上げます): A Japanese Expression of CompassionFollowing the recent earthquake in Japan, you may have seen the phrase "お見舞い申し上げます" (Omimai Moushiagemasu). This is one of th...
2026-07-28
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2026-07-28
To everyone affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, which struck at approximately 4:27 PM today, we extend our deepest sympathies. We are saddened to learn of the reported injuries, damage to ho...
2026-07-28
Giving Credit: The Japanese Idea of 手柄 (Tegara) In Japanese, there is a wonderful word: tegara (手柄). It is often translated as "achievement," "credit," or "accomplishment," but none of those words ...
2026-07-27
The Young Man Who Became the First to Sail the Pacific Alone In 1962, a 23-year-old Japanese auto parts salesman set out to accomplish something no one had ever done before. His name was Kenichi Ho...
2026-07-27
Songiri (損切り): The Courage to Cut Your Losses One of the most difficult decisions in business—and in life—is knowing when to stop. In Japan, the concept of songiri (損切り) means "cutting your losse...
2026-07-27
Kikubari (気配り): More Than Being Considerate There is a uniquely Japanese way of showing respect that is rarely noticed but deeply appreciated: kikubari (気配り). Although often translated as "consider...