Tadashi Yanai Quotes, Status, and Thoughts

Our underwear used to just be cotton, but we wanted to see if we could create something out of synthetics.

America, for me, is the country where, if you have something great to offer, you'll be valued highly.

We are a country of artisans and a country of manufacturing. I think Japanese textile technology is the best in the world.

Japanese businesspeople and companies are lacking in individuality.

I hate politics. What they say and what they do is completely different.

I tell people that we must have the courage to share what we feel, but no one follows me.

It is clothes. It is parts. Therefore, you combine the parts differently to create your own unique expression.

More than trends, consumers need functionality. Everything needs an element of fashion, but thats more like a spice.

I learned that people don't buy anything from unknown stores.

Japan's biggest problems are conservatism and cowardice.

Taxpayers, we have the right to be critical of the government and demand change.

I might look successful but I've made many mistakes.