Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-08-26
Sharing the Words and Heart of Japan Living overseas, I have realized that more people are deeply curious about Japan than I ever imagined.Of course, sushi, ramen, anime, cherry blossoms, Mt. Fuji, an...
2026-08-26
肩書き — They May Respect Your Title, Not YouIn Japanese, 肩書き (katagaki) means a title or position—President, CEO, Director, Professor, and so on. When you hold an important title, people may listen c...
2026-08-25
Learning Beyond the Classroom Today, we were delighted to welcome students from Yasuda Women’s University in Japan to PSPINC as part of their summer study program. We spent a pleasant and meaningfu...
2026-08-25
Did You Know? The Shinkansen Runs on Seconds Most railway timetables show departure and arrival times only by the minute. Japan’s Shinkansen, however, operates with far greater precision. In the de...
2026-08-25
Edo Sushi — Japan’s Original Fast Food When people think of sushi today, they often imagine an elegant Japanese restaurant, a skilled sushi chef, beautifully sliced fish, and small, carefully prepare...
2026-08-25
Yesterday’s Enemy Is Today’s Friend — Chess vs. Shogi There is a Japanese saying: 「昨日の敵は今日の友」Yesterday’s enemy is today’s friend. One interesting way to understand this idea is by comparing che...
2026-08-24
若気の至り — Experience Counts There is a Japanese expression, 若気の至り (wakage no itari). It describes the mistakes or reckless decisions we make simply because we are young and inexperienced. Looking bac...
2026-08-24
The Best Earthquake Preparation Is Science Japan cannot prevent earthquakes. But it has learned how to use science to get a small head start. When an earthquake occurs, two important seismic waves ...
2026-08-23
The Two Things Most Likely to Be Stolen in JapanJapan is known as one of the safest countries in the world. You often hear stories about people losing a wallet, purse, or smartphone and getting it ...
2026-08-23
Part 1 of “The Real Last Samurai Was French” became one of my most viewed and commented posts. So I felt I should complete the story and explain what happened after the final battle. In Part 1, I w...