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Japan Fair 2017 July 8-9, 2017 Nishimoku LLC

Jun

25

This is another company will be exhibiting and selling their products at Japan Fair 2017.

Nishimoku LLC processes lumber and manufactures wood products in Mimasaka, Okayama and Osaka.

We mainly process Japanese cedar and cypress called "Mimasaka-zai," which grows in the idyllic town of Mimasaka.

At Japan Fair, we will introduce a part of Japanese wood culture. You can enjoy an exhibition of hand-made trays and plates made from camphor　tree or other precious tree by Hideaki Kato, a famous Japanese wood worker, and join our unique, eco-friendly art workshop “OGAkKO Art”.

http://www.japanfairus.org
Uchikura & Co is processing the sales with card payment at the fair.

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IoT Product Idea

Jun

25

I have many business and product ideas which I have accumulated for years. I ahem never shared any of those ideas until I have developed or abandoned it. Today, I am sharing one of the product ideas.

I think the car company should provide a keep-cool or keep-warm button in the car that by pressing the button, car will use its battery to operate its air conditioning (AC) for say 30 minutes to an hour with our engine running and key is not in the ignition. While it is running the AC, it should display AC in use.

This is to keep the car cool or warm enough for pets for short period of time. Now I said it, it is in the public ... nobody can patent it now unless it is already patented.

#uchikuraco #valueproposition

Ordering Kiosk at Computex

Jun

24

I don't see ordering Kiosk in the US ... I wonder why.
This will reduce (1) Order Mistakes (2) Cost (3) Theft ... I think there is a need for this in the US.

#computex2017 #uchikuraco #valueproposition

How do you target younger audiences?

Jun

23

There are many brands and one of the most successful brand for closing chains are ZARA. You may have seen them in the shopping malls all over the world. They are targeting younger audiences and are very successful. You may think they are young company but they were sounded back in 1975.

I think their success is due to many things but (1) Store Locations (2) Lower Pricing (3) Large Selections. So that means, younger audiences are looking for (1) Convenience (2) Save Money (3) Choices ... We really have to think about how we can provide all those.

https://www.zara.com/us/

PS: Looking at their website ... there is nothing for people ver 40.

#branding #onlinesales #uchikuraco #valueproposition

Kusak Cut Glass Works in Seattle

Jun

22

I went to their workshop today.
They are swamped with orders.

Kusak is a 104 year old Seattle Business. They create and sell beautiful glassware including wine glasses, cups, vase, ornament, glass trophies ...

Uchikura Co will be working with Kusak Cut Glass Works in Seattle to display and sell some of the glass items at discounted prices.

http://www.kusak.com
http://www.uchikura.co

#japanfair2017 #uchikuraco #valueproposition

What we are showing at Japan Fair 2017

Jun

21

Welcome to Tokyo
Virtually ... That is.

HTC Vive

Controllers

Setting up HTC Vive with Alienware PC

We are dedicating two booths to provide Virtual Reality Experiences to the audiences. We have the latest hardware and software for you to get the taste of what is most current.

Come see us at Uchikura Co booths at japan Fair 2017.

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What are we selling at Japan Fair 2017

Jun

20

This product is certified as a disaster recovery product from Kumamoto. The portion of the sale will go directly to the recovery effort.

Nihon Yama Ninjin Tea
Japan Mountain Carrot Tea
It sell for 1500yen in Japan.

Uchikura Co is working with company in Kumamoto to bring you the disaster recovery products. See us at the Japan Fair 2017.

http://www.japanfairus.org

#JapanFair2017 #uchikuraco #valueproposition

Logistics

Jun

19

In the era of Internet and online sales ... the companies that sure t make money are the companies deliver products. This may be the reason why Amazon is really working hard to become logistics company.

I traded-in my old golf club for the new ones. I had to ship the trade-in back. They sent me a UPS chipping card which I attached to the box. This was not free, they charge me $4.99 for shipping label. But that was a good deal.

#onlinesales #uchikuraco #valueproposition

"Reta-a-Bike" ... Every city has It ... It's all failing.

Jun

18

Taipei Has Bike Rental System
I saw nobody using it.

Every city including Tokyo, Taipei. Portland and Seattle have rent-a-bile system implemented by the city but they are just waste of taxpayers' money. I guess cities want to look GREEN ... but they are just waisting GREEN.

Government does not have anyone accountable for running business. Their job is to show people they are doing something. The result does not seem to matter. That is the reason why we should not ask government to do anything more than the basic.

#Governmentwaiste #uchikuraco #valueproposition

Why So Many Scooters in Taipei?

Jun

17

When I was in Taipei, I saw many people commuting on scooters.
I here here are the reason why.

(1) Commuting by car is not efficient ... too much traffic.
(2) Commuting by subway does not get you to the place you need to go.
(3) Housing is too expensive to live in the city.
(4) Scooter is faster and cheaper to operate.

Rain or shine people use scooter as a main method of transportation in Taipei. People in Taipei are very practical. Considering it rains more often in Taipei than Seattle, this scooter culture is amazing.

#uchikuraco #valueproposition