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

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

Tadashi Yanai

I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses.

I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses.

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

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.

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.

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.

Japanese businesspeople and companies are lacking in individuality.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Japan's biggest problems are conservatism and cowardice.

Japan's biggest problems are conservatism and cowardice.

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

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

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

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

I hold one thing dearer than all else: my commitment to my son.

I hold one thing dearer than all else: my commitment to my son.

But if you don’t take the necessary steps to make them happen, dreams are just mirages that mess with your head!

But if you don’t take the necessary steps to make them happen, dreams are just mirages that mess with your head!

This part of my life, this little part, is called happiness.

This part of my life, this little part, is called happiness.

Ready or not, Tell yourself to jump

Ready or not, Tell yourself to jump

If you have a dream, you've got to protect it.

If you have a dream, you've got to protect it.

Always, always pursue happiness.

Always, always pursue happiness.