Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-06-24
How Does PSPINC Use AI? Recently, we’ve received a lot of questions about how PSPINC uses AI. Our answer is simple: AI is a tool, not a product. Implementing AI should never be the ultimate goal. What...
2026-06-24
Japan's Forgotten Divorce Escape: The Temples That Protected Women Most people know that life for women in the Edo Period (1603–1868) was heavily restricted. What many do not know is that Japan had a...
2026-06-23
The Man Behind Asia's First Subway: Hayakawa Noritsugu Many people who visit Tokyo ride the Ginza Line without realizing that they are traveling on the oldest subway line in Asia. The line first open...
2026-06-23
Did you know? Before PSPINC became known for web hosting, internet services, and software development, we were also a software localization and publishing company. One of the projects we are particul...
2026-06-23
“Okagesama” — A Japanese Expression with Deep Meaning One Japanese expression that is difficult to translate directly into English is “Okagesama” (おかげさま). It is a phrase many Japanese people use ev...
2026-06-23
The Humble Beginning of SHIMANO Many people know SHIMANO today as one of the world's leading manufacturers of bicycle components and fishing equipment. What many may not know is how the company sta...
2026-06-23
Why Does Japan Have So Many Family Names? One thing that surprises many foreigners is the sheer number of Japanese family names. Depending on how they are counted, Japan is believed to have more th...
2026-06-22
Do Your Best and Leave the Rest to Heaven One of the most famous sayings in Japan is: 人事を尽くして天命を待つ"Jinji o Tsukushite Tenmei o Matsu" Do your best and leave the rest to Heaven. Many people th...
2026-06-22
Air Force One: A National Investment Beyond Politics The new Air Force One has been revealed, and as expected, some people on the political right will likely praise it while some on the left will c...
2026-06-22
Omotenashi — A Small Origami Bookmark with a Big Meaning During my recent trip to Japan, I found this beautiful origami bookmark at an airport lounge. It was not something expensive, and no one was...