PSPINC CEO Kenichi Uchikura's Blog

A Good Drip Coffee for Under $1

9月

24日

I bought this small cup of drip coffee at Starbucks for 100 yen. I bought this at seven eleven. That is less than a $1.

It is a very good cup of coffee and is very popular in Japan.

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Japanese Fast Food???

9月

24日

I wonder how much they would cost in Seattle?
I think they would cost at least twice as much and on top of that you have to ay sales tax and tip. With the weaker yen, they seem even more reasonable.

#Gourmet

iPhone 6 & 6 Plus Sales in Japan

9月

23日

There are three cellular carriers in Japan and they are docomo, au and softbank. It appears iPhone 6 Plus are almost all sold out and only docomo (NTT Group) has any stock of iPhone 6 Plus and most of iPhone 6.

#Business #Marketing

From Ginza to Ueno 7 miles

9月

23日

I walked from Giza to Ueno today.

I took a subway from Akasaka-Mistuke, near my hotel, to Ginza where Apple Store is.
I was there around 9:00 and store was closed. I don't think they are expecting huge cloud today. Then, I started to walk North and just kept on going.

I did some gift shipping in Ueno and I just got back to the hotel. It is almost 2:00pm. This day trip took about 5 hours.

#Travel

Dinner in Tokyo

9月

22日

Dinner at Fuji Soba ... This complete set is priced for 650 yen (about $6.00) including tax and of cause no tipping. A small cup of very good drip coffee at convenience store is price at 100 Yen (about $0.92).

But not everything is cheap in Japan especially restaurants at hotel is insane. I saw a poster of Trader Vic's restaurant selling steak dinner for 16,000 yen (about $145).

You just need to know where to go and what to eat. Because of the weaker Yen, it is avery good time to come to Japan.

#Travel

No Tax Money Used Here

9月

22日

Japan has developed most comprehensive pubic transportation system in the world. You can actually travel pretty much everywhere without having a car.

The main train system was called Japan National Rail (JNR) and was wend by the government. In april 1, 1987, JNR was privatized and became Japan Rail (JR).

So, most of public transportation system, train, buses, airlines and taxies are not funded by the tax money. It is wonderful. I think the US should learn from that.

#Life #Politics #Society

Office Away From Home

9月

21日

This is going to be my office and home for next 4 nights.
When there is an Internet connection, I can do 80% of my work.
I think I am lucky that way.
So I am okay for next few days.

The hotel I am staying used to charge money for an Internet access but they stop doing that few years ago.
Now both wired and wireless Internet are included in the price.

Compared to how much hotels cost in Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond/Kirkland areas, This hotel is bargain at less than $200 a night in the middle of Tokyo.

http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/

#Travel

On my way to Tokyo

9月

21日

I am on a bullet train heading to Tokyo. Although I am moving over 15mph, it is extremely quiet and stable.

Other than the fact it costs cheaper to fly, I love this train.

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Animal Sanctuary

9月

21日

This is a image of one of rescue animals at my parents home. There are 4 cats and 3 dogs. I think my parents house is a go to place for Ashiya Animal Society.

PSPINC donates and host the website for the organization.

http://www.ashiyaanimalsociety.com/

#Animals #Pets

Takoyaki

9月

21日

I had Takoyaki yesterday. If you don't know what it is, check out the Wikipedia I listed. It was very hot and good. If you never had it, you should try. You can also buy frozen Takoyaki at Japanese supermarkets in the US. Make sure you buy one that is round not a bell shape one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoyaki

#Gourmet