Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-11-03
Discover Another Side of Japan — Visit a Trade Show When you travel to Japan, you probably think about sightseeing, enjoying great food, shopping, and experiencing Japanese culture. Those are all won...
2026-11-03
たじたじ — There Is No Response The Japanese expression “tajitaji” (たじたじ) describes the state of being completely overwhelmed by someone or something. It is more than simply losing an argument. You h...
2026-11-03
One of the security features included with PSPINC Email Hosting is External Link Verification. Phishing emails often try to trick you by showing a link that appears legitimate while actually sendin...
2026-11-03
The Democrats’ Last Stand — The 2026 Midterm Elections Today, November 3, is Election Day for the U.S. midterm elections. What is at stake is more than simply how many seats Republicans and Democ...
2026-11-03
和して同ぜず — Harmony Without Conformity “Wa shite dōzezu” (和して同ぜず) means to live and work in harmony with others without simply agreeing with everything they say. Harmony does not require conformity....
2026-11-03
The Secret Behind Japan’s Insanely Tunable Engines Have you ever wondered why some older Japanese engines from Toyota, Nissan, and Honda can produce 500 horsepower or more without completely rebuil...
2026-11-02
それがいい — Be the One They Want Japanese has two expressions that sound almost the same: それがいい — “That is what I want.”それでいい — “That will do.” Only one character changes: が becomes で. But the diff...
2026-11-02
“We’ve always done it this way.” It sounds like an explanation, but often it is simply an excuse. Experience is valuable. What worked in the past can teach us a great deal. But past success does ...
2026-11-02
自転車操業 — Keep Pedaling or Fall In Japanese, there is an expression called “Jitensha Sōgyō” (自転車操業), literally meaning “bicycle operation.” A bicycle stays upright as long as you keep moving. Stop ...
2026-11-02
角打ち — Drinking at the Liquor Store In Japan, there is an old drinking tradition called kakuuchi (角打ち). It means buying sake at a liquor store and drinking it right there, often while standing. Th...