Japanese - Businessman | February 7, 1949 -
More than trends, consumers need functionality. Everything needs an element of fashion, but that's more like a spice.
Tadashi Yanai
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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.
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The Asian brand, which I admire for having become a global success, is Samsung. In comparison, we're just starting, but I believe that we at Uniqlo will be the next Asian brand to do well globally.
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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.
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Opening new stores outside of Japan is important, but training our employees is even more important.
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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.
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Americans believe cotton is best, but we've invented new fabrics that will change your lifestyle.
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Japan's biggest problems are conservatism and cowardice.
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I tell people that we must have the courage to share what we feel, but no one follows me.
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Japanese businesspeople and companies are lacking in individuality.
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