Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-07-15
Another Meaning of “I Give Up”When Japanese people say, 「あきらめます」 (akirame-masu), it is often translated into English as “I give up.” However, the Japanese expression can carry a meaning that is sli...
2026-07-15
The History of Japan’s Air-Conditioned Workwear Japan is known for creating practical solutions to everyday problems, and one interesting example is the development of “air-conditioned clothing,” com...
2026-07-14
“Mizu ni Nagasu” — Letting the Past Flow Away Japanese has a meaningful expression: 「水に流す」 (mizu ni nagasu), which literally means “to let something flow away with the water.” It is used when peopl...
2026-07-14
"Climb Mount Niitaka" — A Famous Japanese Code That Many People Have Never Heard Of Most people have heard the phrase "Tora! Tora! Tora!", the famous radio message associated with the Japanese attack...
2026-07-14
Did You Know the ALFA-X Train in Bullet Train Explosion Is Real? If you've watched the Netflix movie Bullet Train Explosion (新幹線大爆破), you may have noticed a futuristic silver Shinkansen with an unusu...
2026-07-14
Sanyo's Legacy: How Eneloop Technology Helped Power the Tesla Roadster When people think of Tesla, they usually think of cutting-edge electric vehicles designed in Silicon Valley. Few realize that ...
2026-07-14
Mottainai: More Than “What a Waste” There is a Japanese word that is difficult to translate perfectly into English: もったいない — Mottainai It is often translated as “What a waste,” but the meaning ...
2026-07-13
Why PSPINC Chose Saishunkan System as Its Software Development Partner in the United StatesA successful partnership is built on trust, not simply on contracts. That is why, in 2026, PSPINC selected...
2026-07-13
When I See People Who Bark a LotThere is an old Japanese proverb that I have always liked: 「弱い犬ほどよく吠える」(Yowai inu hodo yoku hoeru.) A direct translation is, "The weaker the dog, the more it barks...
2026-07-13
Kotodama: Why Japanese People Believe Words Matter One of the concepts I grew up with in Japan is Kotodama (言霊), often translated as "the spirit of words." While it may sound mystical, I think there ...