Uchikura & Co Blog
Japan’s Bicycle Rules — Overre...
2026-04-09
Japan’s Bicycle Rules — Overreach in the Name of Safety   Japan is tightening bicycle enforcement, and honestly, this is where good intentions start turning into bad policy.   Yes, safety matters. No...
The Spy Who Refused to Believe...
2026-04-09
The Spy Who Refused to Believe the War Was Over / What you can learn   There was a man who didn’t believe the war had ended.   Not because he was disconnected from reality. Not because he was stubbor...
Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 3...
2026-04-08
The 3 Ps of Business What is necessary for a business? The answer is simple: Product People Pipeline (Network) These are the three.If even one is missing, things become difficult. If two are missing...
Who I Really Build Software For
2026-04-08
Who I Really Build Software For   People often think software companies build products to impress customers.   I don’t.   I build software to make our team happy.   Because if the people who have to ...
Omotenashi IT
2026-04-07
Omotenashi IT — The PSPINC Way   In Japan, there is a concept called Omotenashi. It means genuine hospitality—serving others with sincerity, without expecting anything in return. No hidden agenda. No...
Gold to a Cat N...
2026-04-07
Gold to a Cat Neko ni Koban   There are times in business—and in life—when you realize something simple:   Not everyone is ready to hear you.   In Japanese, we say “neko ni koban.”Giving gold coins t...
Prime Minister Takaichi’s X (T...
2026-04-07
Prime Minister Takaichi’s X (Twitter) Post – Translation   I would like to explain the current status of the Takaichi administration’s efforts to ensure a stable supply of critical materials that may...
Talk Less. Deli...
2026-04-06
Talk Less. Deliver More. That’s How You Win.   Here’s something simple, but most people get wrong.   If you promise 100 and deliver 50, you achieved 50%.If you promise 25 and deliver 50, you achieved...
At PSPINC, we do not build AI ...
2026-04-06
At PSPINC, we do not build AI itself. We build applications that use AI.   Creating AI—like large language models—requires massive datasets, specialized research teams, and enormous computing power. ...
Jichinsai — The “Natural” Cult...
2026-04-06
Jichinsai — The “Natural” Culture That Still Lives in Japan   When building a house in Japan, a ceremony called Jichinsai is often performed. A Shinto priest is invited to purify the land and pray fo...