Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-11-11
ツンデレ (Tsundere)Are Japanese People Really Cold? Some foreigners visiting or living in Japan say that Japanese people seem cold, distant, or difficult to become friends with. Japanese people are p...
2026-11-11
88 Japanese Wisdom II — The Book Is Complete! I am happy to announce that my second book, 88 Japanese Wisdom II — Words, Work, and Life, is finally complete! Following the publication of my first b...
2026-11-10
Gojira (1954) — The Original Godzilla Roar The original Godzilla roar was created using a surprisingly simple technique: a contrabass (double bass), a leather glove, and pine resin (matsuyani, 松脂)....
2026-11-10
The Value of Accepting Something in ReturnLessons from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End In the Japanese anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (葬送のフリーレン), there is a lesson I particularly appreciate. F...
2026-11-10
見栄 (Mie)The Illusion of Greatness Luxury without substance. Strength without ability. Confidence without achievement. Mie is the Japanese word for pretending to be greater than one truly is. Pe...
2026-11-10
漫 (Ranman) — The Beauty of Being Fully Alive The Japanese word Ranman (爛漫) describes something blooming brilliantly, overflowing with beauty, energy, and life. Several Japanese expressions use th...
2026-11-09
Some people have asked me to turn my written posts into videos or audio recordings. I appreciate the interest, but I have to admit that I am much better at writing than speaking. I enjoy sharing ...
2026-11-09
視野狭窄 (Shiya Kyōsaku)When You Focus Too Much, You Lose Sight of the Bigger Picture 視野狭窄 (Shiya Kyōsaku) is originally a medical term describing the narrowing of a person's field of vision. However...
2026-11-09
From Hospital Patient to Hospital President This morning, LinkedIn recommended a job I never expected. Hospital President — Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle. Seriously? 😂 I've been r...
2026-11-09
短気は損気 (Tanki wa Sonki)Sometimes the Best Strategy Is to Do Nothing The Japanese proverb 短気は損気 (Tanki wa Sonki) means “A short temper leads to loss.” When someone challenges, criticizes, or provok...