The sky is always there for me, while my life has been going through many, many changes. When I look up the sky, it gives me a nice feeling, like looking at an old friend.

World peace is one project that we have to do together.

I never thought, "I'm going to be an artist". When I actually began to become successful in the art world I made it a point to say, 'I am a dilettante, I am not a professional artist", which is true.

Next time you meet a 'foreigner', remember it's only like a window with a different shape to it and the person who's sitting inside is you.

I was born into a very important family in Japan. My grandfather was a descendant of the Emperor, and we were very wealthy.

Hide until everybody goes home. Hide until everybody forgets about you. Hide until everybody dies.

Nobody's life is a bed of roses. We all have crosses to bear and we all just do our best.