Uchikura & Co Blog
Respect Is Not a Feeling — It’...
2026-03-24
Respect Is Not a Feeling — It’s a DecisionMost people who know me would probably say the same thing: I don’t take advice easily.   Some may even go further and call me a stubborn or selfish CEO. That...
Is Your WordPress Site Really ...
2026-03-23
Is Your WordPress Site Really Under Control?   When was the last time you checked your WordPress website?   Not just looked at it—but really checked it.   Is it up to date?Are all plugins current?Do ...
Japan’s Bullet ...
2026-03-23
Japan’s Bullet Trains Enter a New Era   Japan’s world-famous bullet trains are entering a new era—and it’s not about passengers anymore.   Starting March 2026, JR East has begun operating cargo-only ...
Introducing External Link Veri...
2026-03-23
Introducing External Link Verification to Dreamersi   Today, we began testing a new security feature within PSPINC’s internal email system (Dreamersi environment).   This feature is called “External ...
Japan as a Western R&D Hub
2026-03-23
Japan as a Western R&D Hub For many years, Japan was viewed primarily as a market—a place where foreign companies came to sell products and establish a presence. That perception is now changing.   To...
Why Business Cards Still Matte...
2026-03-22
Why Business Cards Still Matter in Japan   In today’s world, many technologies are trying to replace traditional business cards—RFID cards, QR codes, and digital contact apps. They are efficient and ...
Why Coffee Chains Struggle in ...
2026-03-19
Why Coffee Chains Struggle in the U.S. but Thrive in Japan   Recently, I noticed something interesting.Tully's Coffee is gone in the U.S., Seattle's Best Coffee is no longer visible as a retail chain...
The Security of...
2026-03-19
The Security of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Nuclear Issue Cannot Be Separated   For Japan, the security of the Strait of Hormuz is critically important to both its economy and daily life. Japan r...
Why PSPINC Is Giving Away a To...
2026-03-19
Why PSPINC Is Giving Away a Tool We Have Used for 20+ Years   At PSPINC, we do not wait for customers to tell us something is broken.   If a website stops responding, if an email server slows down, o...
38 Years Without a Fare Increa...
2026-03-19
38 Years Without a Fare Increase — What That Really Means   On March 14, 2026, Japan Railways (JR) raised its fares by 7%.At first glance, 7% may not sound like a big deal. But what caught my attenti...