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

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

As a businessperson, I dont 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.

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

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

Japan's biggest problems are conservatism and cowardice.

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