Uchikura & Co Blog
Next Leg: Narita to Vancouver BC
2024-11-14
 Here's an edited version of your blog post:    The next leg of my journey back to Seattle takes me from Narita to Vancouver on ZIPAIR. I'm currently at the airport lounge, waiting to board. ZIPAIR i...
Journey back to Seattle has begun
2024-11-14
Today is my travel day back to Seattle from Japan. My first leg will be from KIX to Narita airport on JetStar Airlines. I checked in two bags total weight was 23 kg. 3 kg above their limit and I had t...
Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 3...
2024-11-13
The "Welcome Home" Spirit at PSPINC In Japan, “irasshaimase (いらっしゃいませ)” is the standard way to greet customers. At PSPINC, however, we aim to welcome our customers with a heartfelt "okaerinasai (おかえりな...
Supermarket Sushi
2024-11-12
Today, I bought sushi at the supermarket—one pack with eel for about $3.50 and another mixed assortment for $4.00. I put them together on a plate, which you can see in the second picture. So everythin...
UDON and ODEN for Dinner in Tokyo
2024-11-11
I enjoyed a traditional Japanese dinner at Hanamaru Udon, a cozy spot next to my hotel. The meal of udon and oden was simple but satisfying.   The udon came in a light, savory broth with thick, chewy...
Retired Man Selling Coffee in ...
2024-11-09
Today, I met a retired man selling coffee from his homemade coffee vending mini truck on a street in Tokyo. He shared that after retiring, he found himself with nothing to do, so he decided to follow ...
Saturday Morning Walk in Tokyo
2024-11-08
It is a beautiful Saturday morning in Tokyo. I woke up around 6 o'clock, had a cup of coffee at the hotel, and went out for a walk. The hotel I’m staying at is only about 10 minutes from Tokyo Station...
Thursday ... It's hard to main...
2024-11-08
Foods in Japan are so good and inexpensive compared to the US that it’s hard not to eat more than I should. I've gained weight, which isn’t great for my health. While I miss home-cooked meals, the foo...
Thursday Morning from Tokyo
2024-11-06
It’s a beautiful Thursday morning in Tokyo. I woke up to the news that Trump has won the presidential race in the United States, leading to a nearly 3% increase in the stock market. This underscores ...
Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 3...
2024-11-06
A Message That Speaks to the Heart PSPINC offers a wide range of services that come with a variety of features. In similar situations, many companies focus on highlighting these features in advertisem...