Uchikura & Co Blog
2011-06-04
aim writing this post using iPad. I use a smart phone to check my email. I have a laptop computer and desktop computer at my office.I access email from all Rhodes devices. The only way to make sure ma...
Graffiti in Japan
2011-06-03
Yes, there are graffitis in Japan as well. Japanese likes to imitate US ... I guess.
Congratulations to Mayumi Naka...
2011-06-02
Mayumi Nakamura was elected to be a Treasurer of Seattle Executives Association starting June 1, 2011. Congratulations!
Studying Abroad
2011-06-01
My daughter is starting her study in Berlin, Germany this summer and she is flying out today. I left my home when I was 18, so I can not really have any reason to sop her. I just wish her luck. See yo...
I am back in Seattle
2011-06-01
I am back in Seattle today. What I learned in Tokyo is interesting. People do not trust Japanese government or TEPCO (Electric Company) to tell then the truth about nuclear disaster. So they are looki...
74% Capacity
2011-05-30
This sign at Shinagawa station is telling people, TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Co.) is operating at 74% capacity. Today was not hot at all, so it will be difficult when hot summer comes to Tokyo.
Can you guess what this is?
2011-05-30
I found those in front of very busy railroad station (Shinagawa).Can you guess what those are?The answer is in the comment.
Shelter for Evacuees
2011-05-29
The Grand Prince Hotel in Akasaka (pictured) closed at the end of March this year and is scheduled for demolition this summer. But until then, it is converted as a shelter for people evacuated from th...
Ramen for Dinner
2011-05-29
One of the things that you love about Japan is so called "B Class Gourmet". Ramen is one of them. Tonight I ate "油そば" Oil Noodle. I have never had this before. You mix soy sauce base sauce and chinese...
Sushi for Lunch
2011-05-29
For 12,000yen (about $15), you can get some of the best sushi for lunch in Tokyo. This restaurant is called Kappa Sushi in Okachimachi.