Forty-five years ago, when I was 18, I came to San Francisco by boat and took two weeks to get here. I had a great impression. I think San Francisco is the welcoming gate for people from Asia. Tadashi Yanai agoasiaboat Change image and share on social
In general, the apparel industry isn't about continual process improvement or making the perfect piece of denim; it's about chasing trends. Tadashi Yanai apparelchasecontinual Change image and share on social
I learned that people don't buy anything from unknown stores. Tadashi Yanai buylearnpeople Change image and share on social
Our international success started out first because we became the No. 1 casual wear brand in our home market of Japan. Then, we set up stores in the world's major fashion centers of New York, Paris and London. Tadashi Yanai brandcasualcenter share on social
Politicians make decisions in favor of their interest groups or their supporters back in their hometowns. Tadashi Yanai backdecisionfavor Change image and share on social
It is clothes. It is parts. Therefore, you combine the parts differently to create your own unique expression. Tadashi Yanai clothecombinecreate Change image and share on social
Our underwear used to just be cotton, but we wanted to see if we could create something out of synthetics. Tadashi Yanai cottoncreatesynthetic Change image and share on social
I tell people that we must have the courage to share what we feel, but no one follows me. Tadashi Yanai couragefeelpeople Change image and share on social
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. Tadashi Yanai businesspersonchangecritical share on social
