“ I'd say my best memory was climbing Mt. Fuji, and the worst memory was... trying to fit my feet into the free giveaway slippers at Japanese schools. Bruce Feiler Writer
“ I didn't understand the American fascination with the Japanese schoolgirl. No, I don't think I can, really. Chiaki Kuriyama Actress
“ I find that there are a lot of similarities between French and Japanese food. I think they're two countries that have really systemized their cuisine and codified it. David Chang Chef
“ I really like the idea of being utilitarian. My dream is to edit down my wardrobe and be very Japanese, where you have one rolling rack and it's like your four T-shirts, your five dresses, your two pairs of jeans. Erin Wasson Model
“ The Germans are clear about what they do - cars and machine tools; the Japanese are clear about what they do - electronics; the Chinese are clear about what they do - they're the workshop of the world. Evan Davis Economist