Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-05-16
“Ame ni mo Makezu” — A Japanese Way of Thinking One of the most famous poems in Japan is Ame ni mo Makezu (“Be Not Defeated by the Rain”) written by Kenji Miyazawa in 1931. Even today, many Japanes...
2026-05-15
The Pain of Changing Hospital Computer Systems My hospital, Virginia Mason, is currently switching its computer system to Epic. I went in for a regular check-up this morning, and I had to wait in lin...
2026-05-15
Why White Flowers Have a Special Meaning in Japan In many countries, white flowers are associated with purity, weddings, or peaceful feelings. But in Japan, white flowers can carry a very different...
2026-05-14
Ghost of Tsushima and the Power of Japanese Culture Many people assume Ghost of Tsushima was made in Japan, but it was actually developed by an American studio called Sucker Punch Productions. Even...
2026-05-14
Many people do not realize that the official Chinese name for the People’s Republic of China — 「中華人民共和国」 — is deeply connected to Japan’s modernization era. The words are written using Chinese char...
2026-05-14
“Not Leaving Until the Work Reaches a Good Stopping Point” — Japanese Work CultureIn Japan in the past, it was more common to think, “Finish the work before going home,” rather than simply, “It’s qui...
2026-05-14
Mt. St. Helens — A Reminder of the Power of Nature On the way back from California, I was able to see and take a picture of Mt. St. Helens from the airplane. This mountain is famous for the massive e...
2026-05-13
The Essence of AI Application Development: How You Connect AI Through APIs Recently, many companies are eager to implement AI. However, the real challenge lies in integrating AI into business operatio...
2026-05-13
May 13, 2026 — WednesdayCloudy Morning in San Diego Today is the third and final day of my California trip. This morning, my staff will pick me up at the hotel, and we will head toward Los Angele...
2026-05-12
The Japanese Company That Spent 30 Years on One Material — and Won Boeing’s Trust Most companies would give up after years of losses. But one Japanese company continued investing in research and ...