Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-06-30
Flowers or Dumplings? The Practical Wisdom of JapanOne of Japan's best-known proverbs is: 花より団子 (Hana yori Dango)"Dumplings over flowers." At first glance, it sounds like it's about food, but it ...
2026-06-29
Not Every Good Quote Is Japanese Wisdom I recently came across an image labeled "Japanese Wisdom" that said: If it's not yours, don't take it.If it's not right, don't do it.If it's not true, don't ...
2026-06-29
Many Think Japan's Samurai Era Was Anti-Gay and Anti-Lesbian. History Tells a More Complicated Story. Many people assume that samurai-era Japan was hostile toward gay and lesbian people simply becaus...
2026-06-29
A Healthy Japanese Food You Rarely Find in American Supermarkets Walk into almost any supermarket in the United States today, and you'll likely find tofu. From firm and silken tofu to organic and fla...
2026-06-29
Did You Know? The World's First Futures Exchange Was Born in Osaka, Japan When people think about futures trading, they often think of Chicago and Wall Street. However, the world's first organized...
2026-06-28
Japanese Company That Found Fish Imagine being able to see beneath the ocean without getting wet. Today, every serious fishing boat relies on fish finders, but that wasn't always the case. The br...
2026-06-28
Do You Know What a Goshuin (御朱印) Is? If you visit a Japanese temple or shrine, you may notice people carrying a special book called a goshuinchō. They are collecting something unique to Japan called ...
2026-06-28
"It's Easier Than You Think Once You Begin" – A Japanese Proverb One of my favorite Japanese proverbs is: 案ずるより産むが易しAnzuru yori umu ga yasushi A literal translation is: "Giving birth is easie...
2026-06-27
The Japanese Leader Admired by President John F. Kennedy When people talk about great reformers and exceptional leaders in Japan, one name consistently stands out: Uesugi Yōzan (1751–1822). Yōzan...
2026-06-26
Would You Outsource Software Development to Japan? Many people still believe that Japanese companies create some of the highest quality products in the world. From automobiles to electronics, Japan...