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Another interesting U.S.–Japan connection is Miss Veedol.

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Another interesting U.S.–Japan connection is Miss Veedol.

Many people today do not recognize the name Veedol, but it was a famous American motor oil brand created by the Tide Water Oil Company in 1913. Veedol became well known after Henry Ford selected it for the Model T, America's first mass-produced automobile.

The Japan connection came in 1931.

A Bellanca aircraft named Miss Veedol successfully completed the first non-stop flight from Japan to the mainland United States. Pilots Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. flew from Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, to Wenatchee, Washington, covering more than 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean without stopping. The aircraft was sponsored by the Veedol oil company and carried the company's name.

This flight was one of the most significant aviation achievements of its era and helped demonstrate that direct trans-Pacific air travel was possible. It also created a lasting connection between Japan and Washington State long before regular commercial flights crossed the Pacific.

As a Washington resident, I find it fascinating that one of the earliest direct links between Japan and Washington involved a small airplane named after an American motor oil brand. Today, Wenatchee still remembers the arrival of Miss Veedol, while Misawa in Japan commemorates the departure point of this historic flight.

A small motor oil brand ended up becoming part of aviation history and a unique chapter in U.S.–Japan relations.

https://www.missveedol.org/1931-flight
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Pacific Conquered - the first non-stop trans-Pacific flight, 1931

In October 1931, aviator Clyde Pangborn and his partner Hugh Herndon Jr. completed the first non-stop trans-Pacific flight, landing at his home town of Wenat...

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Where Have All the Diesel Passenger Cars Gone?

6月

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Where Have All the Diesel Passenger Cars Gone?

If you look at the U.S. automobile market today, it is difficult to find a new diesel passenger car. Diesel engines are still common in pickup trucks, commercial vehicles, and heavy equipment, but for ordinary passenger cars they have almost disappeared.

Japan is a little different.

While diesel passenger cars are no longer mainstream in Japan, they have not vanished completely. Mazda continues to offer several diesel-powered vehicles, including the CX-5, CX-60, and CX-80. Toyota also offers diesel engines in some larger SUVs and commercial vehicles. As a result, it is still possible to buy a new diesel-powered passenger vehicle in Japan today.

The reason diesel has declined is not because diesel engines are inherently bad. Modern emissions regulations have made diesel engines more complex and expensive. At the same time, hybrid technology has become extremely popular, especially in Japan. Many drivers who once chose diesel for fuel economy now choose hybrids instead.

I have always appreciated diesel engines. Older Mercedes-Benz diesel cars were famous for their durability, fuel efficiency, and ability to travel hundreds of thousands of miles. I owned both E-Class and S-Class Mercedes diesels and still miss them today.

Diesel may no longer dominate the passenger car market, but in Japan it is still alive—just in a much smaller niche than before.

Sometimes I wonder if there is still a place for a simple, inexpensive diesel passenger car. Not a luxury vehicle, not a high-tech hybrid, but a dependable workhorse that delivers excellent fuel economy and can run for hundreds of thousands of miles. Judging by the continued popularity of diesel vehicles in commercial applications, I suspect there are still many drivers who would appreciate such a car if manufacturers chose to build one.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559489/where-have-all-the-diesel-passenger-cars

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The Most Reliable Internal Combustion Engines

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The Most Reliable Internal Combustion Engines

When people discuss the most reliable internal combustion engines, three names consistently come to mind: Toyota, Honda, and Mercedes-Benz diesel.

Toyota has built a reputation for producing engines that routinely exceed 200,000 to 300,000 miles with proper maintenance. Legendary engines such as the 2JZ and UZ-series V8 helped establish Toyota as the benchmark for long-term reliability.

Honda is equally respected for building efficient and durable engines. Models like the Civic and Accord have earned loyal owners around the world because of their ability to deliver years of dependable service with relatively low maintenance costs.

Mercedes-Benz deserves special recognition for its older diesel engines. These engines were engineered for longevity, and many examples have reportedly surpassed one million miles. They may not have been the fastest cars on the road, but they were built to last.

Korean manufacturers such as Hyundai and Kia have improved significantly, while Chinese manufacturers continue to make rapid progress. However, neither has yet established the decades-long track record enjoyed by Toyota, Honda, and classic Mercedes diesels.

My opinion is shaped by experience. I owned a Lexus LS 430, currently drive a Toyota Crown, and have driven both Honda Civics and Accords. Yet I still miss my Mercedes-Benz diesel E-Class and S-Class. There was something special about their durability, character, and timeless engineering.

PS: Image Mrcedes Bens S300 Doesel ... the Tank

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Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 392 Don’t Wait Until Your Bank Account Hits Zero

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Don’t Wait Until Your Bank Account Hits Zero

In the business world, the moment you realize you’re out of money shouldn’t be when the bank account actually hits zero. It sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how many business owners only start to panic once the well has run dry. By that point, it’s often too late. You can’t instantly secure a loan when you're in a pinch, and even if you land a big new contract today, it takes time for that work to turn into physical cash.

I don’t consider myself an exceptional businessperson, nor am I an expert in accounting or finance. I’m not particularly skilled at analyzing financial statements or complicated reports. However, there are two things I have always paid close attention to while running a company.

The first is how much cash the company currently has in the bank. The second is how much money the company needs to run.

If you know these two things, you can calculate exactly how long your company can survive—even if your revenue drops to zero tomorrow. I’ve operated with this mindset since the day I founded my business.

Thankfully, I’ve been running my company for 38 years, and during that time, I’ve never relied on business debt. Of course, I’m not against debt as a concept; many successful leaders use borrowed capital to scale their businesses, and that’s a perfectly valid strategic choice.

However, I never felt confident enough to manage that kind of leverage effectively. Instead, I aimed for a debt-free model from the start. Even when sales increased, I tried not to increase fixed expenses immediately. I avoided spending money based on future sales that hadn’t materialized yet. I always try to leave some margin just to be safe.

Just like the Shinkansen (bullet train) doesn’t run at full speed all the time, a company doesn’t need to operate at 100% capacity with no room to spare. In fact, having some margin is what lets a business respond when unexpected situations arise.

I have always stayed aware of two things: cash on hand and monthly operating expenses.

In business, profit is important, but cash is what keeps the heart beating. Don’t wait until the money is gone to wake up to the reality of your situation. Be the leader who always knows exactly how many months your company has to live.

That has been the cornerstone of my philosophy for 38 years.

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Matcha: Chinese Roots, Japanese Refinement

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Matcha: Chinese Roots, Japanese Refinement

Many people associate matcha with Japan, and for good reason. Today, matcha is one of Japan's most recognizable cultural exports. However, the story of matcha actually begins in China.

During China's Song Dynasty (960–1279), tea was often prepared by steaming tea leaves, forming them into cakes, grinding them into powder, and whisking the powder with hot water. This method, known as diancha (点茶), is considered the ancestor of modern matcha preparation.

In the early 1200s, the Japanese Zen monk Eisai traveled to China and returned to Japan with tea seeds and knowledge of tea cultivation and preparation. He promoted tea not only as a beverage but also as an aid to meditation and good health. As a result, tea became closely connected with Zen Buddhism in Japan.

Over the following centuries, Japan transformed this imported practice into something uniquely its own. During the Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods, tea masters such as Murata Jukō, Takeno Jōō, and Sen no Rikyū developed what became the Japanese tea ceremony.

More importantly, they infused tea culture with the Japanese aesthetic principles of wabi and sabi—an appreciation for simplicity, imperfection, and quiet beauty. The focus shifted from merely drinking tea to creating a mindful experience centered on hospitality, respect, and reflection.

Interestingly, while powdered tea gradually disappeared from mainstream Chinese tea culture, Japan preserved and refined it. The result is the matcha culture we know today.

Even the word matcha reflects this history. The word 抹茶 is written using Chinese characters (kanji), but matcha is a Japanese word and pronunciation. A Chinese speaker would recognize the characters and understand their meaning, but would pronounce them as mǒchá, not matcha. The word Matcha used around the world today comes directly from the Japanese pronunciation, much like sushi, tempura, and karate.

So, is matcha Chinese or Japanese?

The roots are Chinese, but the culture, ceremony, traditions, and even the internationally recognized word Matcha were largely developed, refined, and preserved in Japan. Sometimes the origin of an idea and its modern form are two different stories—and matcha is a perfect example.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559430/matcha-chinese-roots-japanese-refinement

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Tokyo's Historic Grand Hotels

6月

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Tokyo's Historic Grand Hotels

When people think of Japan's most prestigious hotels, three names often come to mind: the Imperial Hotel, Hotel Okura Tokyo, and Hotel New Otani. These hotels have long been known as places where diplomats, government officials, business leaders, and visiting dignitaries stay when visiting Tokyo.

The Imperial Hotel, established in 1890, was originally built to accommodate foreign guests visiting Japan. It has hosted presidents, royalty, and celebrities for more than a century. Hotel Okura Tokyo, opened in 1962, became famous for combining traditional Japanese design with modern luxury, creating an atmosphere that many international visitors associate with Japanese hospitality. Hotel New Otani was built for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and is well known for its beautiful Japanese garden and convenient location near government offices and embassies.

Of course, Tokyo today has many luxury hotels. International brands such as Hilton, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, and InterContinental operate outstanding properties throughout the city. There are also ultra-luxury hotels such as Aman, Four Seasons, and Mandarin Oriental that may charge higher room rates than the traditional grand hotels.

However, when it comes to history, reputation, and their long-standing role in hosting diplomats and world leaders, the Imperial Hotel, Hotel Okura Tokyo, and Hotel New Otani remain among the most iconic hotels in Japan.

Thanks to the relatively weak Japanese yen in recent years, these world-class hotels may be more affordable for international visitors than they expect. For travelers looking to experience a piece of modern Japanese history, this may be one of the best times to enjoy some of Tokyo's finest hospitality.

P.S. The image shows the grand entrance of Hotel New Otani Tokyo, featuring a beautiful seasonal ikebana arrangement by Sogetsu, one of Japan's most renowned schools of flower arrangement.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559427/tokyos-historic-grand-hotels

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Our Small but Highly Effective Backup Datacenter

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Our Small but Highly Effective Backup Datacenter

These photos show PSPINC's backup datacenter. While it may be smaller than our primary facility, it serves a critical role in protecting our customers and services.

The idea behind this datacenter comes from lessons learned through major disasters in Japan. Events such as the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and numerous typhoons demonstrated how quickly even the most advanced infrastructure can be disrupted. Businesses that depended on a single location often found themselves unable to continue operations when power, communications, or facilities became unavailable.

Those events reinforced an important principle: never depend on a single point of failure.

At PSPINC, we have applied that lesson to our own infrastructure. Our backup datacenter is fully managed and monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If anything were to happen to our primary datacenter, this facility is designed to take over most operations and continue providing services with minimal disruption.

A backup datacenter is more than a collection of servers. Systems must be maintained, monitored, synchronized, and tested to ensure they are ready when needed. Storage, networking, security, and recovery procedures all work together to provide business continuity.

The purpose of a backup datacenter is not to impress visitors with its size. Its purpose is to be ready when the unexpected happens. Most days it quietly operates in the background, but during an emergency it becomes one of the most important parts of our infrastructure.

We hope we never need to rely on it. However, the lessons learned from Japan's disasters have taught us that preparation, redundancy, and resilience are essential. That is why PSPINC continues to invest in infrastructure that keeps our customers online and protected.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559357/our-small-but-highly-effective-backup

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Did Japan Really Lose US$70 Billion Defending the Yen?

6月

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Did Japan Really Lose US$70 Billion Defending the Yen?

From time to time, headlines appear claiming that Japan spent more than US$70 billion trying to strengthen the yen and failed because the yen continued to weaken.

On the surface, that sounds like a huge loss.

But is it really?

Let's assume Japan acquired those U.S. dollars years ago when the exchange rate was around ¥120 per U.S. dollar. To accumulate US$70 billion, Japan would have spent approximately ¥8.4 trillion.

Now suppose Japan sells those same dollars at an exchange rate of ¥159 per U.S. dollar. The sale would generate approximately ¥11.1 trillion.

That is a difference of about ¥2.7 trillion.

In other words, while the intervention may not have permanently reversed the direction of the currency market, Japan would still realize a substantial gain in yen terms from the appreciation of its dollar holdings.

This highlights an important lesson: whether something is considered a success or failure often depends on which number you are looking at.

If the goal was to push the yen back to a much stronger level and keep it there, critics may argue the intervention failed. But if you look at the value of the foreign currency reserves that were sold, the transaction itself may have produced a significant profit.

Markets are complex, and headlines are often written to attract attention. Sometimes it is worth taking a second look at the numbers behind the story before deciding whether an event was truly a success or a failure.

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Japan's Challenge Is Not Population — It's Age

6月

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Japan's Challenge Is Not Population — It's Age

When people talk about Japan's demographic problems, they often focus on the country's declining population. While that is true, I believe the more important issue is not the number of people, but their age.

In 1980, Japan's population was approximately 117 million. Today, in 2026, it is about 121 million. At first glance, that does not seem like a dramatic difference. The population is actually slightly larger today than it was in 1980.

The real change is the age of the population.

In 1980, the median age in Japan was about 33 years old. Today, it is about 50 years old. In other words, the typical Japanese person is now roughly 17 years older than the typical Japanese person was in 1980.

Think about what that means.

A society with a median age of 33 is full of young workers, young families, and children. These people are buying homes, raising families, starting businesses, and driving economic growth.

A society with a median age of 50 is very different. More people are retired or approaching retirement. There are fewer children, fewer young workers entering the workforce, and a greater demand for healthcare and social services.

This is why simply discussing population numbers can be misleading. If Japan still had 121 million people but the median age remained around 33, the country would face very different challenges than it does today.

The issue is not just how many people Japan has. The issue is the balance between generations.

Japan is becoming a nation where fewer working-age people must support a growing number of retirees. That creates pressure on pension systems, healthcare services, government finances, and the economy as a whole.

When discussing Japan's future, we should pay attention not only to population figures but also to age distribution. The country's demographic challenge is not merely a shrinking population. It is an aging one.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559351/japans-challenge-is-not-population-its

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History Lives On

6月

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Japan: A World Leader in Military Seaplanes

When it comes to military seaplanes still in active service, Japan is arguably the world leader. The aircraft behind this reputation is the ShinMaywa US-2, operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for long-range search-and-rescue missions.

The US-2 is built by ShinMaywa Industries, a company whose roots trace back to Kawanishi Aircraft Company, the manufacturer of the legendary H8K flying boat used during World War II.

The US-2 evolved from Japan's earlier PS-1 and US-1 aircraft and remains one of the few military flying boats still in production today. One of its most impressive capabilities is its ability to take off and land in rough seas, handling waves up to 3 meters (10 feet) high.

Its main competitors are China's AVIC AG600 Kunlong and Russia's Beriev Be-200. The AG600 is larger and can carry more passengers and cargo, while the Be-200 is a jet-powered amphibious aircraft. However, many aviation experts consider the US-2 to be the most capable aircraft for open-ocean search-and-rescue operations.

The biggest challenge for the US-2 is its cost. Depending on the configuration, each aircraft can cost more than ¥10 billion (approximately $70–90 million USD). Another challenge is that few countries have a need for large military flying boats, as most rely on helicopters, maritime patrol aircraft, or conventional transports.

https://en.bloguru.com/ken/559315/history-lives-on

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