Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-04-19
The Company That Disappeared—But Never Really Died There was once a company in Japan called Suzuki Shoten. Most people have never heard of it. But at one point, it was one of the most powerful trad...
2026-04-18
“Talking down” vs “Talking up” — A simple guide for tone in Japanese communication In Japanese, people often describe tone as上から目線 (talking down) and 下から目線 (humble tone). First, what does 目線 (mes...
2026-04-17
Good Morning from Bellevue, Washington This morning I captured a sunrise at Phantom Lake—quiet, still, and almost untouched. Even though this image has been enhanced with AI, the feeling is real. T...
2026-04-17
“Good Job” vs “Otsukaresama” In the U.S., at the end of a job, project, or shift, people often say “Good job” or “Nice work.”It’s a direct evaluation of the result. You did well. The outcome was ...
2026-04-17
A Great Evening of Networking at PSPINC — Join Us Next Time We hosted a business networking meeting at PSPINC today from 4:00 PM, and it turned out to be a great success. A total of 22 people joine...
2026-04-16
Chinese Cars in Japan: A Reality Check for the Industry You hear a lot of concern about Chinese automakers expanding globally. Even leaders like Jim Farley at Ford Motor Company have openly worried...
2026-04-16
PSPINC is considering opening a local office in Portland to provide enterprise-level IT services tailored for small to mid-sized businesses. Our team specializes in both English and Japanese language...
2026-04-16
Web Hosting by PSPINCOur goal is simple—100% uptime. We don’t aim for “industry standard.”We aim for reliability you don’t have to think about. Like the Japanese rail system, where even a minute ...
2026-04-16
Next-Generation Solar The core technology behind next-generation solar—perovskite solar cells—was pioneered by Tsutomu Miyasaka. He developed this concept in Japan, which is why you often hear th...
2026-04-15
WebdeXpress — Simple, Practical Website Creation WebdeXpress is a website building and maintenance system developed by PSPINC for Dreamersi Web Hosting. It was created with one clear goal: make bui...