Americans believe cotton is best, but we've invented new fabrics that will change your lifestyle. Tadashi Yanai americanchangecotton Change image and share on social
I think like a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Failure is a great teacher. At the same time, you must remember, success will never last... Whether it's tech or fashion, it must be for the customer. Tadashi Yanai customerentrepreneurfailure Change image and share on social
The biggest part of my job now is to quickly develop successors, and around the world I am working to develop new business leaders in the company. Tadashi Yanai bigbusinesscompany 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
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
Japan has only 100m people. Asia has 4bn. At least one-third, maybe nearly half, will become middle class, and this is a big opportunity for Japanese businessmen. Tadashi Yanai 100m4bnasia Change image and share on social
Opening new stores outside of Japan is important, but training our employees is even more important. Tadashi Yanai employeeimportantjapan Change image and share on social
You have to be a crazy guy and a little eccentric to be very successful. Tadashi Yanai crazyeccentricguy Change image and share on social
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