Founder & CEO, Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Bellevue, Washington, USA
Kenichi Uchikura is a Japanese-American entrepreneur, technology executive, and founder of Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC), a technology company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Born and raised in Japan, he graduated from Azusa Pacific University in California in 1983 before beginning his professional career in both Japan and the United States.
In 1987, he founded PSPINC and has led the company for nearly four decades. Under his leadership, PSPINC has evolved from a software localization company into a provider of web hosting, email hosting, software development, business communication platforms, IT services, and cloud-based solutions serving clients in the United States, Japan, and beyond.
Beyond his work in technology, Uchikura is passionate about sharing the history, culture, traditions, and everyday experiences of Japan. Through this blog, he writes about Japanese history, language, customs, business, travel, and society, often drawing on his experiences living and working in both Japan and America. His goal is to help readers better understand Japan, its people, and the values that continue to shape modern Japanese society.
Whether discussing technology, entrepreneurship, Japanese culture, or historical events, Uchikura brings a unique perspective shaped by nearly 40 years of business leadership and a lifetime of experience bridging Japan and the United States.
Kenichi Uchikura is an entrepreneur, technology executive, and founder of PSPINC. Through his writing, he explores Japan’s history, culture, traditions, and everyday life, sharing stories and observations that help readers better understand the people, values, and experiences that have shaped Japan from the past to the present.