Uchikura & Co Blog
It’s another ho...
2024-09-11
It's another whole day in Tokyo and I spend time at the coffee shop drinking ice coffee. Would you take iced coffee without cream with cream?       Kenichi UchikuraPresident / CEOPacific Software Publ...
In the clouded train.
2024-09-10
When you're riding the crowded train Japan, it is customary to wear your backpack in the front to avoid hitting people in the back. There are many customs like this to avoid possible conflict.       K...
Secure Private Office Space as...
2024-09-10
I recently met with a company that produces secure private offices for home use. These offices offer features such as entry and exit monitoring, along with noise isolation. The startup is looking to e...
Lunch at Shiroganedai
2024-09-10
I had Paella at the restaurant near business meeting this afternoon. It was a complete lunch with salada and a roll, plus Paella and iced tea. All this for 1,480yen that is less than US$10. There is t...
Breakfast at Starbucks, Tokyo
2024-09-09
A little and small iced coffee at Starbucks inear Shonbashi staton. This little salad sandwich and small coffee cost little under ¥1000. That's about seven dollars but the increase sales tax and there...
Good morning from Tokyo
2024-09-05
I arrived in Tokyo safely yesterday. The WestJet flight took a bit longer due to the nearly 5-hour layover at Calgary airport. However, the overall experience was excellent, considering the price I p...
On my way to Tokyo via Calgary
2024-09-04
I woke up at 4 o'clock in the morning and got to the airport just before 5 AM. I checked in with WestJet and took my flight from Seattle to Calgary. This is my first time flying with WestJet. The flig...
Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 3...
2024-09-04
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GLOBAL ENTRY
2024-09-03
I am traveling to Japan starting tomorrow. While checking in for my flight, I realized that my GLOBAL ENTRY expired on August 30, just 5 days ago. I went to the government website and renewed it, but ...
Japan Business Trip Starts Tom...
2024-09-03
The hydrangeas blooming in my garden are probably the last flowers of the season. It's gradually getting cooler in Seattle, but there's a forecast that the temperature will rise again to nearly 30 deg...