Kenichi Uchikura
Founder & CEO, Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Bellevue, Washington
Kenichi Uchikura is the founder and CEO of Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC), a technology company based in the Seattle area. After graduating from Azusa Pacific University in 1983, he began his professional career in Japan before being assigned to establish his employer’s Seattle subsidiary. That international business experience laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial journey.
In 1987, Uchikura founded PSPINC, building the company into a long-standing provider of software development, web hosting, business communications, and SaaS solutions serving clients in both the United States and Japan. Originally known for Japanese software localization and cross-cultural technology services, PSPINC evolved alongside the growth of the Internet into a provider of digital infrastructure, custom web applications, and business communication platforms.
For nearly four decades, Uchikura has focused on helping organizations leverage technology to improve communication, strengthen customer relationships, and expand business opportunities. His work reflects a commitment to innovation, practical problem-solving, and fostering business connections between Japan and the United States.
Do you know what it means when I say "There is a Galapagosization of Japanese cell phones"?
Do you know Galapagos Island ... It developed its own species because the island was isolated from the rest of the world. That is exactly what happened to the cellular phone technologies in Japan. All Japanese cellular phones evolved technically but with no compatibility to the rest of the world.
Galapagos Keitai (Cellular Phone) = GalaKei
It is now being taken over by SmartPhones like iPhone and Android.
Kenichi Uchikura is an entrepreneur, technology executive, and founder of PSPINC. Through his writing, he shares insights on Japanese culture, business, technology, innovation, history, and everyday life, offering practical perspectives that help readers better understand Japan and its role in the modern world.