Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-04-07
Gold to a Cat Neko ni Koban There are times in business—and in life—when you realize something simple: Not everyone is ready to hear you. In Japanese, we say “neko ni koban.”Giving gold coins t...
2026-04-07
Prime Minister Takaichi’s X (Twitter) Post – Translation I would like to explain the current status of the Takaichi administration’s efforts to ensure a stable supply of critical materials that may...
2026-04-06
Talk Less. Deliver More. That’s How You Win. Here’s something simple, but most people get wrong. If you promise 100 and deliver 50, you achieved 50%.If you promise 25 and deliver 50, you achieved...
2026-04-06
At PSPINC, we do not build AI itself. We build applications that use AI. Creating AI—like large language models—requires massive datasets, specialized research teams, and enormous computing power. ...
2026-04-06
Jichinsai — The “Natural” Culture That Still Lives in Japan When building a house in Japan, a ceremony called Jichinsai is often performed. A Shinto priest is invited to purify the land and pray fo...
2026-04-06
Weak Yen at 160 — Opportunity or Warning Sign? At around ¥160 to the dollar, the weak yen looks like good news for Japan. Tourists flood in, hotels are full, and export companies look strong on pap...
2026-04-05
Iran and Japan ... History goes back long over 1000 years. Iran and Japan have a unique relationship—one that most people don’t notice because it isn’t loud or dramatic. Their connection goes bac...
2026-04-04
The Alaska Agent Must Be Fired I made a simple typo when booking my ticket. “Uvhikura” instead of “Uchikura.” Same person. Same passport. Clearly a mistake. When I contacted Alaska Airlines, the ...
2026-04-04
PSPINC Web & Email Hosting – Global Partnership Opportunity PSPINC Web & Email Hosting is a SaaS platform designed to work in any country and support any language. It is built, maintained, and su...
2026-04-03
Not Everything Is Breaking News Media and social media today have one goal: get your attention. To do that, everything becomes dramatic.Everything is “breaking.”Everything is “urgent.”Everything ...