Backward Quote by Charles C. Mann

EMBRACING THE EXISTING Japanese perspective on urban history and context

— Kengo Kuma

Japan is, you often feel, an improved version of the United States.

— George Mikes

When a population saves a lot, the funds are invested outside the country as well as inside. If the Japanese invest in the United…

— Evan Davis

Basically, people in other countries don't want to have to work quite as flat-out as they do in Japan.

— Tadanobu Asano

The disadvantages of a decentralized, spread out urban area are tremendous, and the environmental damage of urban sprawl cannot be ignored. As a large…

— Minoru Mori

I think it is one of the common themes for many Japanese people to choose where to live: Tokyo or their hometown.

— Makoto Shinkai

When I lived in Japan, I only noticed the bad aspects of the country. I didn't really like Japan then, but when I moved…

— Ryuichi Sakamoto

Well, I've never been to Japan so I couldn't say. I do know that we have a bit of a following there however.

— Trevor Dunn

Part of [Japanese companies] growing and expanding around the world is ... going to help the Japanese keep their lifestyles [despite Japan's] demographics, as…

— Jamie Dimon

Since ancient times, people from throughout Asia have brought to Japan their talents, knowledge and energy, helping to lay the basis for Japan's existence…

— Daisaku Ikeda

So, Japan as a country has lost its vigor; it feels very much closed in for various reasons.

— Naoto Kan

Japan's biggest problems are conservatism and cowardice.

— Tadashi Yanai