Top 995 Quotes & Sayings by Japanese Authors - Page 17

The intention behind the high difficulty of the games I direct is to evoke a feeling of joy and accomplishment in the player when they overcome these challenges.

Upon receiving my notification of acceptance to the university, my parents noticed that they were obliged to submit to the university, among other things, a copy of my official family register. After much mental anguish, they decided to inform me of the secret of my birth.

I always want to write erotic music... Not only about the love between men and women, but in a much more universal sense - about the sensuality of the mechanism of the universe... about life.

I sound like a crazy person... but I feel when a piano is happy, and I feel when they find that moment to be alive. I want them to remember me.

It was in the first Abe administration that we started the mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests between Japan and China.

I always enjoy working with an international crew and director. But on the set of a Hollywood action film - now that's a whole other world. The sheer grand scale of the way things are done over there makes me envious; it's just so different from the way things are done in Japan.

For this reason, to study English literature without some general knowledge of the relation of the Bible to that literature would be to leave one's literary education very incomplete.

Uniqlo as a company has always developed new fabrics and is always trying to be innovative. The design is simple, so the fabric is important.

The world is facing a new networked, digital lifestyle, and we will ensure that Canon remains ahead of the game.

I can only say that I've found a wonderful spot at Borussia Dortmund, where I can play football. I feel comfortable here.

After match, in WWE, I do not drink alcohol. I just drink a lot of water.

Architects today tend to depreciate themselves, to regard themselves as no more than just ordinary citizens without the power to reform the future.

When people tell me I'm an artist, I say, 'What?' It's impossible for me to take the idea seriously.

We are determined that our nation shall cease to be a burden on other countries but shall contribute positively to world prosperity, while observing fully the fair trade practices in international commerce.

The thing that concerns me most is that, in the digital age, if we fail to make efforts to maintain the value of our content, there is the high possibility for the value to be greatly reduced, as the history of the music industry has shown.

I myself, as well as Toyota, am not perfect. I, more than anyone, wish for our customers' cars to be safe.

In the past, Japan through its colonial rule and aggression caused tremendous damage and suffering for the people of many countries, particularly those of Asian nations.

The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his great speech.

The more people that are afraid when they see new creation, the happier I am.

Now I'm president. I get to meet a lot of other company presidents. They're such weird people. I'm fascinated by them. I use some of them as enemy characters in our games.

The hardest thing about being a manga-ka is that it's a weekly thing.

My mother's brother, my uncle, was an actor, quite well known in the West End. He used to come over to our house, and he and I would put on performances for my family. From that, this love of performing and acting grew.

With sushi, it is all about balance. Sometimes they cut the fish too thick, sometimes too thin. Often the rice is overcooked or undercooked. Not enough rice vinegar or too much.

When I was working on the first 'Dark Souls' - as far back as 'Demon's Souls,' actually - I didn't expect the player community to come up with speedrun contests or any of the strange new ways to play the games.

In poker, you want to play the weaker guys. In chess, it's the opposite.

I'm hungry to learn, so I always have my big ears open fully, ready to learn every single minute when I play.

Generationally, I relate to Basquiat's culture and the essence of his life story.

My Miyoshi studio in Japan is located in the northern part of Saitama, which puts it in quite close proximity to Fukushima. As such, we can feel the effects of radiation.

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.

As soon as I have the idea, I need to create as quickly as possible, because it's what's going on in society, and that's what connects me to my audience.

The real reform Japan needs is decisive politics when we face issues that need to be decided.

I don't really know what feeling Japanese or Haitian or American is supposed to feel like. I just feel like me.

A game's concept is one of its most important assets. I feel that we must aim to satisfy both beginners and experts, and that hasn't changed since I was making 'Kirby' games.

I talk to Kyle Hendricks a lot.

The vividness of children is easier to see when they're completely left to their own devices.