Uchikura & Co Blog
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...
2026-11-09
The Wind Phone — A Message No One Will Ever Hear In Japan, there is a place called Kaze no Denwa (風の電話), or “The Wind Phone.” It is a disconnected telephone booth in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture. Peop...
2026-11-09
西のえびす、東の酉の市Ebisu in the West, Tori-no-Ichi in the East Yesterday, November 7, was Tori-no-Hi (酉の日), the Day of the Rooster, celebrated with traditional Tori-no-Ichi festivals in eastern Japan. At...
2026-11-08
神文返し (Shinmon-gaeshi)True Loyalty Is a Choice, Not an Obligation The story of the 47 Rōnin (赤穂浪士) is one of Japan’s most famous examples of loyalty and commitment. After their lord was ordered to...