うたかた (Utakata) — Nothing Lasts Forever
2026-10-18
うたかた (Utakata) — Nothing Lasts Forever
A bubble forms on the surface of the water. For a moment, it catches the light. Then it disappears.
In Japanese, うたかた (utakata) means the bubbles floating on water. The word also describes things that are fleeting: a dream, a romance, success, or even life itself.
Nothing lasts forever.
We understand those words, yet we often live as though our circumstances will never change. We expect good times to continue and worry that difficult times will never end.
Utakata reminds us that both will pass.
In business, yesterday’s success does not guarantee tomorrow’s customers. A product that once seemed essential may become unnecessary. Remembering this can keep us humble, attentive, and willing to change.
The same thought can bring comfort during hardship. A disappointment does not have to define the rest of our lives.
And when we are happy, impermanence gives us a reason to pay attention. Enjoy the conversation. Thank the person who helped you. Make time for the people you love.
A bubble does not have to last forever to catch the light.
Neither does a moment have to last forever to matter.
Disclaimer: I use AI as a tool to help create images and proofread my writing. However, the ideas, opinions, experiences, and messages in my posts are my own. AI does not generate my posts for me. It simply helps me present my own words and ideas more clearly.
Kenichi Uchikura
Founder & CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Uchikura & Co., LLC.
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ABOUT THIS BLOG
I was born and raised in Japan and have spent most of my adult life in the United States. Through this blog, I share Japanese culture, language, expressions, and wisdom. My goal is not to say one culture is better, but to explore different perspectives and what we can learn from them.
Your comments are always welcome.
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Kenichi Uchikura
Founder & CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Uchikura & Co., LLC.
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ABOUT THIS BLOG
I was born and raised in Japan and have spent most of my adult life in the United States. Through this blog, I share Japanese culture, language, expressions, and wisdom. My goal is not to say one culture is better, but to explore different perspectives and what we can learn from them.
Your comments are always welcome.
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