Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-09-05
I Spoke Too Soon… Yesterday, I proudly announced that my book, 88 Japanese Wisdom for Business, Leadership, and Life, was available. Well… I was a little too excited. The book is still under re...
2026-09-05
Dōshin — Be Stupid The Japanese word 童心 (dōshin) means “the heart of a child.” Children can be stupid—and that is not always a bad thing. They ask obvious questions. They believe strange ideas....
2026-09-04
A Place Where These Words Can Remain Over the years, I have written many posts for my blog and social media. Some contain words and ideas that have helped me think about business, leadership, relatio...
2026-09-04
TOTO Washlet: Innovation Begins Where Data Ends Today, the TOTO Washlet is recognized around the world as an example of Japanese innovation. But its development began with a surprisingly simple probl...
2026-09-04
Regret Wants to Change the Past. Reflection Wants to Change the Future.We all make mistakes. We say things we should not have said, make decisions that turn out badly, or miss opportunities we wish w...
2026-09-03
Komeda Coffee: Another Japanese Coffee Shop That Doesn't Rush You Like Tsubakiya Coffee, Komeda Coffee challenges a common assumption in the restaurant business: higher table turnover means higher ...
2026-09-03
Higher Turnover Is Not the Only Way to Increase ProfitWhen restaurant and café owners think about increasing profit, one of the first ideas is often turnover. Serve customers faster. Clear the tabl...
2026-09-03
自我 — The Self and the EgoJapanese has an interesting word: 自我 (jiga). 自 means “self,” and 我 means “I” or “ego.” Together, 自我 refers to one’s sense of self—the awareness that “I am me.” In English...
2026-09-02
When an International Brand Created a Character Just for Japan Global brands usually try to keep the same image everywhere. But sometimes succeeding in Japan means creating something uniquely Japanes...
2026-09-02
6 Business Structures to Know Before Starting a Business in the U.S. Starting a business in the U.S. looks a little different than setting up a company in Japan. One of the most important things to ke...