Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-06-28
"It's Easier Than You Think Once You Begin" – A Japanese Proverb One of my favorite Japanese proverbs is: 案ずるより産むが易しAnzuru yori umu ga yasushi A literal translation is: "Giving birth is easie...
2026-06-27
The Japanese Leader Admired by President John F. Kennedy When people talk about great reformers and exceptional leaders in Japan, one name consistently stands out: Uesugi Yōzan (1751–1822). Yōzan...
2026-06-26
Would You Outsource Software Development to Japan? Many people still believe that Japanese companies create some of the highest quality products in the world. From automobiles to electronics, Japan...
2026-06-26
Yoshida Shōin: A Leader Who Believed Character Comes Before Politics Yoshida Shōin (1830–1859) was a Japanese samurai, teacher, and political philosopher whose ideas helped shape modern Japan. Althou...
2026-06-26
"Good Fortune Comes to Those Who Wait" — A Japanese ProverbOne of my favorite Japanese proverbs is: 「果報は寝て待て」 (Kahō wa Nete Mate) A literal translation is, "Lie down and wait for good fortune." O...
2026-06-25
The Story Behind the Japanese Expression "Tama no Koshi" (玉の輿) Have you ever heard the Japanese expression "Tama no Koshi" (玉の輿)? Today, it refers to someone who marries into wealth or a higher soc...
2026-06-25
Moving Your Website Doesn't Have to Be Difficult One of the biggest reasons businesses hesitate to switch web hosting providers is the fear of migration. Understandably so—moving a website, email a...
2026-06-25
Today, I would like to talk about Kamon, Japanese family crests. Kamon are symbols used to represent a family or clan in Japan. Their history goes back nearly 1,000 years. Today, they are known as ...
2026-06-24
How Long Is Japan’s Shinkansen Network? Japan’s Shinkansen is famous around the world for its speed, safety, and punctuality. Most people know the line that connects Tokyo and Osaka, but few realize ...
2026-06-24
The Fuller the Grain, the Lower the Rice Stalk Bows One of my favorite Japanese sayings is: "Minoru hodo atama o tareru inaho kana" (実るほど頭を垂れる稲穂かな) A literal translation would be: "The more t...