Uchikura & Co Blog
2026-10-22
一服 — Take a BreakIn Japanese, we sometimes say 一服 (ippuku) when taking a short break. The word did not originally mean simply “rest.” The character 服 is also found in 服用 (fukuyō), meaning to take...
2026-10-22
悔しさを忘れない — Turn Frustration into FuelThere is a Japanese word, 悔しい (kuyashii), that is difficult to translate perfectly into English. It is more than anger or disappointment. It is the painful feel...
2026-10-21
角隠し — Tsunokakushi: Hiding the HornsDo you know what the traditional headwear worn by a Japanese bride is called? It is called 角隠し (tsunokakushi). 角 (tsuno) means “horns.”隠し (kakushi) means “hidi...
2026-10-21
綾 — Look at the Whole Picture 綾 (aya) is a Japanese word originally associated with beautiful patterns created by weaving. One traditional Japanese design is called 紗綾形 (sayagata). It has been used...
2026-10-21
Custom Software Can Connect Seamlessly with Your Accounting Systems and ERPs Do you feel like you need to invest in a massive, brand-new ERP or complex enterprise system just to make your business run...
2026-10-21
二度あることは三度あるWhat Happens Twice May Happen Again There is a Japanese proverb: 二度あることは三度あるNido aru koto wa sando aru. Literally, it means, “What happens twice will happen a third time.” Everyone m...
2026-10-20
猿真似 — Imitation Can Be the BeginningIn Japanese, 猿真似 (saru mane) literally means “monkey imitation.” It is usually used negatively to describe someone who simply copies what others are doing without ...
2026-10-20
身だしなみ — Fashion Is for You, Grooming Is for OthersThere is an English saying: “You cannot judge a book by its cover.” That may be good advice, but in reality, people often do. In Japanese, we hav...
2026-10-19
Japanese Buddhist Wisdom: 諸行無常 — Everything Changes The Buddhist expression 諸行無常 (shogyō mujō) teaches that all things formed through causes and conditions are impermanent. Everything changes. We...
2026-10-19
Sharing Food, Building Relationships At a Japanese izakaya, people often order several dishes for everyone to share. Sashimi, grilled chicken, fried chicken, and salad arrive at the center of the t...