We are a country of artisans and a country of manufacturing. I think Japanese textile technology is the best in the world.
From Tadashi Yanai
People say that globalisation has negative aspects, but I don't believe globalisation is bad. It's criticised from a western perspective, but if you put yourself in the shoes of people in the developing world, it provides an unprecedented opportunity.
It is clothes. It is parts. Therefore, you combine the parts differently to create your own unique expression.
The Asian brand, which I admire for having become a global success, is Samsung. In comparison, we're just starting, but I believe that we at Uniqlo will be the next Asian brand to do well globally.
Americans believe cotton is best, but we've invented new fabrics that will change your lifestyle.
More than trends, consumers need functionality. Everything needs an element of fashion, but that's more like a spice.
As a businessperson, I don't have the power to change the government. That is in the hands of the political leaders. However, as a taxpayer, we have the right to be critical of the government and demand change.
Opening new stores outside of Japan is important, but training our employees is even more important.
The air of the English is down-to-earth. They care about details; there's a tradition, but there's also a counter-culture: the younger generation versus the older generation and so on. But then that's well blended into a happy balance and crystallised into common sense.
I'm afraid Japanese people tend to collective hysteria.
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