Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-04-21
I have booked my flights for my business trip to Japan in June. I will depart on Monday, June 8, and arrive at Kansai International Airport at 4:25 PM on June 9 via Vancouver. After spending some t...
2026-04-20
Comparing Yesterday’s Earthquake to the Tohoku Disaster Yesterday’s earthquake in Japan, reported around magnitude 7.7, was strong enough to get everyone’s attention. It shook buildings, triggered ...
2026-04-20
Public support for Sanae Takaichi is still relatively strong—but it is clearly softening. The latest polling shows approval around 53%, down from earlier levels. That kind of shift doesn’t happen w...
2026-04-20
Major Earthquake Off Northern Japan — Stay Alert A major 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan today, April 20, 2026, at approximately 4:53 p.m. local time. The epicenter ...
2026-04-20
This morning at Costco, I noticed something simple but important. The same items, the same prices—but a different total at checkout. Why? Location. Moving from King County to unincorporated Snohomish ...
2026-04-19
The Company That Disappeared—But Never Really Died There was once a company in Japan called Suzuki Shoten. Most people have never heard of it. But at one point, it was one of the most powerful trad...
2026-04-18
“Talking down” vs “Talking up” — A simple guide for tone in Japanese communication In Japanese, people often describe tone as上から目線 (talking down) and 下から目線 (humble tone). First, what does 目線 (mes...
2026-04-17
Good Morning from Bellevue, Washington This morning I captured a sunrise at Phantom Lake—quiet, still, and almost untouched. Even though this image has been enhanced with AI, the feeling is real. T...
2026-04-17
“Good Job” vs “Otsukaresama” In the U.S., at the end of a job, project, or shift, people often say “Good job” or “Nice work.”It’s a direct evaluation of the result. You did well. The outcome was ...
2026-04-17
A Great Evening of Networking at PSPINC — Join Us Next Time We hosted a business networking meeting at PSPINC today from 4:00 PM, and it turned out to be a great success. A total of 22 people joine...