Japan's biggest problems are conservatism and cowardice.

Konosuke Matsushita was a visionary entrepreneur. He started working very young as a teenager, and he eventually created Panasonic to become a truly global company.

Japanese businesspeople and companies are lacking in individuality.

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.

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.