Uchikura & Co Blog
Kaisen Donburi Lunch ... Hanky...
2023-03-17
This is about $13 at the store.It is one of the more expensive Kaisen Menu at the store.I don't know what I am going to eat when I get back to the US.I am getting used to this low prices here in Japan...
Late Night Dinner at Denny's
2023-03-16
How much do yoi think I paid for those?$30? $35? $40?No ... I paid less than 1,500 yen ... That is about $12.00.Tax inmcluded and there is no tipping.The service level without tipping is excellent.Peo...
Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 2...
2023-03-15
ConsiderationIn Japan, when speaking to a superior, it’s necessary to be considerate (”hairyo” in Japanese). Superiors generally mean those higher up in a company, customers, and older people. In shor...
Typical Japanese Lunch ... Not...
2023-03-15
The power luch at business meeting ... This is not a typical Japanese lunch.But it tasred great and I was full.Kenichi UchikuraPresident / CEOPacific Software Publishing, Inc.ken.uchikura@pspinc.comTw...
I have arrived in Japan
2023-03-14
After almost 10 hours of flight ... I have arrive at Haneda / Tokyo Intertnational Airport.It was a ver somooth flight but 10 hours is long. I have checked in to a hotel and get ready to work starting...
I am traveling to Japan starti...
2023-03-12
This will make my second trip to Japan this year and the third trip tio Japan after the travel ban was lifted in Japan. I wil be gine until March 27. I will be visiting my family this time. I hope the...
An International Driver's License
2023-03-11
In order to drive in Japan, I need to get an International Driver's License.In the US You get it from AAA office.Warning: Don't get it from https://international-permit.com/
Focus Long Term Gain Not Short...
2023-03-09
I believe Introducing my customers to another company that can do a better job shows that you value their needs and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure their satisfaction. It also demonstrates ...
Seattle Executives Association
2023-03-08
The Seattle Executives Association (SEA) is a professional organization that brings together business leaders and executives from various industries in the Seattle area.  Because of COVID-19, we lost ...
GSA SCAM
2023-03-08
I just receiged a call from someone who said she is calling from GSA. I hanged up and I research the GSA Scam on the Internet. Here is the result...The GSA scam is a type of fraudulent scheme that inv...