Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-06-21
“Ja no Michi wa Hebi” — The Snake Knows the Snake’s Path Japan has many traditional proverbs that express wisdom gathered through everyday life. One interesting example is “Ja no Michi wa Hebi” (蛇の...
2026-06-21
My Final Shrine Visit in Japan — Tokyo Daijingu, the Tokyo Ise ShrineThe highest-ranked shrine in Japan is Ise Jingu, located in Mie Prefecture. It is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess ...
2026-06-21
Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods — Only One Was Born in Japan One of the most fascinating aspects of Japanese culture is its ability to adopt and transform ideas from other civilizations. A perfect example...
2026-06-21
嘘から出たまこと “Uso kara Deta Makoto” — The Power of Believing in Your Own Dream When you start a business, you have to believe in yourself. To others, your confidence may seem unrealistic, or even like ...
2026-06-20
Eating Rich May Not Be Good for Your Health — The Lesson of Edo Wazurai During the Edo period (1603–1868), many people living in Edo, now known as Tokyo, suffered from a mysterious illness called “Ed...
2026-06-20
“It Is Darkest Under the Lamp” — A Japanese Proverb Japan has a famous proverb: “Tōdai moto kurashi” (灯台下暗し), which literally means “It is dark beneath the lamp.” Many people assume that the word...
2026-06-19
Collecting Goshuin — A Journey Through Japan's Shrines and TemplesDuring my current trip to Japan, I have collected 13 Goshuin. For those who are not familiar with Japanese culture, you may wonder: W...
2026-06-19
A Conversation Over Coffee at Hotel New Otani This morning, I had coffee with a representative from Hotel New Otani. He previously worked in New York, where he was responsible for sales and promoting...
2026-06-18
Kabukimono — The Rebels and Trendsetters of Early Japan When people hear the word kabuki, they usually think of Japan’s famous traditional theater with elaborate makeup and dramatic performances. How...
2026-06-18
Kantō-daki and Oden — A Story of Japan’s Regional Taste Last night, I went to dinner with a potential new business partner in Shinbashi, Tokyo, and we enjoyed Kantō-daki (関東炊き). What I ate last night...