Uchikura & Co Blog
Why is the new macOS Tahoe lab...
2025-09-26
Why is the new macOS Tahoe labeled 26.0 instead of macOS 16?   Apple has started naming its OS version numbers after the release year. The "26" in 26.0 refers to 2026, so macOS Tahoe 26.0 indicates t...
“Smart companies don’t think l...
2025-09-26
“Smart companies don’t think like us. Be smart — PSPINC.”   When you see this message, what comes to mind?Being smart isn’t about copying others — it’s about creating your own path.At PSPINC, we alwa...
SMS Two-Factor Authentication ...
2025-09-26
The system where authentication codes are sent via SMS to mobile phones is widely used by banks, e-commerce sites, and social networks as a means of verifying user identity. For users, it is a very c...
Wax Food Samples in Japan
2025-09-25
The History of Food Samples in Japan   Japan’s food samples, known as shokuhin sampuru, are hyper-realistic replicas of menu items displayed outside restaurants. They allow customers to see what dish...
Ezell’s Famous ...
2025-09-25
Ezell’s Famous Chicken Deal You Can’t Miss   I just came across the best deal I have ever seen at Ezell’s Famous Chicken, and I couldn’t resist sharing it. For only $3.99, you can get a two-piece chi...
A Must-See Site for Free Japan...
2025-09-24
I am not sponsoring this site, nor am I being paid by it. I simply came across it and wanted to share. The site provides free illustrations that you can use in your own content, as long as you follow...
Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 3...
2025-09-24
The Minimum Requirements to Succeed as an Independent Entrepreneur   Many people dream of starting their own business, but they’re often held back by concerns about handling operations like accounting...
Why Do Taxi Doors Open Automat...
2025-09-23
Why Do Taxi Doors Open Automatically in Japan? One of the first surprises for visitors to Japan is that taxi doors open and close automatically, controlled by the driver. This simple detail reflects ...
Current State of Japan
2025-09-22
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has begun the process of electing its next leader, who will also become the country’s next prime minister. This leadership race is not just about selecti...
https://front.tepco.co.jp/2020...
2025-09-21
In some parts of Japan, the summer heat can be absolutely brutal, with temperatures soaring as high as 110°F (about 43°C). Every year, countless people suffer from heat exhaustion—especially those wh...