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.
I uninstalled Japanese from my Windows 8. It worked on all the desktop display but Windows 8 Metro interface refuse to turn to English. Windows 8 Metro is just a junk.
I played golf today. I amm trying to change my swing and it is not that easy. I shot 54 from the campionship tee for the first nine. I adjusted swing and shot 44 on the back nine. I manage to shot under 100 but changing swing is not easy.
We hired Rainier Speciality Services, Inc. ( http://www.rainierservices.net ) to clean the blick patio and entry ways to our buildings. It was done two weeks ago and I just noticed today. It is clean. I highly recommend them.
There is a smaller class of cars in Japan called Kei (Light Weight) Cars. With it 660cc with over 60hp, Kei Cars can easily get up to 100km/h with excellent gas milage. I can't reallyu say they look safe or comfortable, but they are becoming more fashionable.
I will be flying DELTA from SEATAC to HANADA (Tokyo Int'l Airport) tonight at 9:30pm. I will be arriving HANEDA 11:30pm on 12th. This is the first flight I take that will take place with no sunlight from the take off to touch down.
HANEDA is an original Tokyo International Airport but it was replaced by NARITA which is about an hour away from Tokyo metro area. HANEDA for a long time used as a domestic only airport. Now HANEDA is renovated and starting to accept International flights.
DELTA has two flights everyday from Seattle to Tokyo. One goes to NARITA and another goes to HANEDA.
I decided not to replace my Honda Accord with Ford Shelby GT500. That would have been fun but I am sure I will regret the choice. This september, I have been driving my accord for 3 years. The warranty is going to expire them.
I need to find the replacement ... I purchased my Accord from Lynnwood Honda because they also belong to Seattle Executives Association. We also lease mini van from them. But unfortunately they are not our customer. So, I will not replace my Accord with new Honda.
We have two companies that are our customer. One is Fuji Heavy Industries and they are the parent company of Subaru. And another is Northwest Fleet Lease which we bought new Ford Focus from. We will be replacing Honda Civic with Subaru.
I have three months to decide what car to replace my Accord.
I had lunch at Overlake Golf & Country Club ... It was one of the nicest day. We had lunch outside at balcony. It was really nice. I wish I were playing golf.
Today Japanese Yen went stronger against US $ and went under 100 yen to US $1. Every 1 yen move against US Dollar, PSPINC can gain or loose almost $4,000 every month. That is a lot of money. We would like to see Japanese yen stronger like we did few months ago or even last year like 85 yen to a dollar.
For most businesses, having qualified leads are very important and they pay good money for them. Because of this, there are so many SPAM emails going around.
Here is how it works. You send 1,000,000 SPAM emails selling best quote on your life insurance. Email might say, no physical exam required, or crazy low price for your life insurance. You are supposed to go to the we site to fill up the form about yourself.
You just told this SPAM company you are looking for a life insurance. Then this company turns around sell this lead to major insurance companies for say $100 a lead.
from the 1 million SPAM, this company may bet 0.015% return registration. That means 150 people registered. When you sell this 150 leads to insurance company, you just made $15,000. If you sell this lead to 5 insurance companies, you generated $75,000. This how hoe SPAM can make money.
I went to test drive a FORD Mustang GT500. This was the most powerful car I have ever driven. This car has more thanb 650 HP making it a most powerful V8 evermade. Amazingly, this car was very easy to drive.
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.