Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-09-10
Komorebi — Sunlight Through the Leaves The Japanese word komorebi (木漏れ日) describes sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees, creating shifting patterns of light and shadow on the ground. It i...
2026-09-09
I Published a Book on Amazon Over the years, I’ve shared various Japanese words and philosophy that I hold close to my heart. However, newer posts quickly push blog posts and social media content down...
2026-09-09
My Book Has Its First ReviewMy book, 88 Japanese Wisdom for Business, Leadership, and Life, now has its first review on Amazon. It may be only one review, but to me, it means a great deal. https...
2026-09-09
Sontaku: Understanding What Is Not Said The Japanese word “sontaku” (忖度) means trying to understand another person’s feelings or intentions without being directly told. There is no perfect Englis...
2026-09-08
My Book Sold on Amazon My first book was published on Amazon yesterday. Two copies sold yesterday, and three more sold today. That is only five copies in total, but I am incredibly happy. Som...
2026-09-08
行きます and 逝きます: The Same Sound, but Different Journeys In Japanese, 行きます and 逝きます are both pronounced “ikimasu.” However, the journeys they describe are very different. 行きます means “to go.” It is u...
2026-09-08
The Bigger the Fire, the Bigger the Fight, the More Exciting It Is There is an old Japanese saying: 「火事と喧嘩は大きいほど面白い」The bigger the fire and the bigger the fight, the more exciting they are. It ...
2026-09-07
The Kei Car Was a Government Program After the War When people see Japan’s tiny kei cars, they may think Japanese automakers simply decided to build small cars because Japan has narrow roads. The r...
2026-09-07
Urashima Tarō — The Japanese Man Who Lost His TimeUrashima Tarō (浦島太郎) is one of Japan’s most famous folk tales. The story begins with a fisherman named Urashima Tarō who saves a turtle. In return ...
2026-09-07
88 Japanese Wisdom — Now Available on Amazon ... This time for sure!!! As I announced a few days ago, I thought my book was ready for release. Unfortunately, due to my lack of knowledge about the pub...