Tadashi Yanai

People say that globalisation has negative aspects, but I don't believe globalisation is bad. It's criticised from a western perspective, but if you put yourself in the shoes of people in the developing world, it provides an unprecedented opportunity.

Politicians make decisions in favor of their interest groups or their supporters back in their hometowns.

I hate politics. What they say and what they do is completely different.

People shouldn't have to spend a lot of money to get high-quality clothing.

I think I may not be able to retire.

You have to be a crazy guy and a little eccentric to be very successful.

If you always think about your dreams or goals, work steadfastly towards them and continue to challenge yourself, you will definitely be able to realise those dreams or goals.

I tell people that we must have the courage to share what we feel, but no one follows me.

Japanese businesspeople and companies are lacking in individuality.

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.

At Uniqlo, we're thinking ahead. We're thinking about how to create new, innovative products... and sell that to everyone.

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.