Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-06-30
A Timeless Japanese Lesson on Leadership One of Japan's most famous leadership quotes is attributed to Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto: "Show them how to do it. Explain it to them. Let them try it thems...
2026-06-30
Probatio Diabolica (The Devil's Proof) There is a concept known as Probatio Diabolica, a Latin phrase often translated as "the Devil's Proof." It refers to the difficulty—or sometimes the impossi...
2026-06-30
People Remember the First and the Last People rarely remember who came in the middle. They remember who was first and who was last. Being first means having the courage to take the initial step. It...
2026-06-30
Flowers or Dumplings? The Practical Wisdom of JapanOne of Japan's best-known proverbs is: 花より団子 (Hana yori Dango)"Dumplings over flowers." At first glance, it sounds like it's about food, but it ...
2026-06-29
Not Every Good Quote Is Japanese Wisdom I recently came across an image labeled "Japanese Wisdom" that said: If it's not yours, don't take it.If it's not right, don't do it.If it's not true, don't ...
2026-06-29
Many Think Japan's Samurai Era Was Anti-Gay and Anti-Lesbian. History Tells a More Complicated Story. Many people assume that samurai-era Japan was hostile toward gay and lesbian people simply becaus...
2026-06-29
A Healthy Japanese Food You Rarely Find in American Supermarkets Walk into almost any supermarket in the United States today, and you'll likely find tofu. From firm and silken tofu to organic and fla...
2026-06-29
Did You Know? The World's First Futures Exchange Was Born in Osaka, Japan When people think about futures trading, they often think of Chicago and Wall Street. However, the world's first organized...
2026-06-28
Japanese Company That Found Fish Imagine being able to see beneath the ocean without getting wet. Today, every serious fishing boat relies on fish finders, but that wasn't always the case. The br...
2026-06-28
Do You Know What a Goshuin (御朱印) Is? If you visit a Japanese temple or shrine, you may notice people carrying a special book called a goshuinchō. They are collecting something unique to Japan called ...