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
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. Tadashi Yanai companycreateentrepreneur 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
At Uniqlo, we're thinking ahead. We're thinking about how to create new, innovative products... and sell that to everyone. Tadashi Yanai aheadcreateinnovative Change image and share on social
At first, Uniqlo was a casual chain on the back streets of Hiroshima. Then... we became a national brand in Japan. So, the next step is to become a global brand. Tadashi Yanai backbrandcasual Change image and 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
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