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Japanese Quotes

Quotes on Japanese culture, cuisine, and identity.

This collection of Japanese quotes touches on cuisine, architecture, and personal identity, including a reflection on how Japanese houses let interiors blend into their gardens. Another line addresses holding onto Japanese citizenship rather than identifying as American.

To purposely concoct older characters of a sunny disposition would be as much of a solecism as deliberately fabricating arrhythmic blacks, spendthrift Jews, slacker Japanese and so on.

Quotes by Will Self

In Japanese houses the interior melts into the gardens of the outside world.

Quotes by Stephen Gardiner

I'm not very happy to be classified as another Japanese designer. There is no one characteristic that all Japanese designers have.

Quotes by Rei Kawakubo

Thanks to the Japanese and Geronimo, John Wayne became a millionaire.

Quotes by Pat Morita

American Quotes

The idea of a Japanese comedian was not only a rarity, it was non-existent.

Quotes by Pat Morita

I'm not American. I still have my Japanese citizenship.

Quotes by Masi Oka

My favorite kitchen was the Japanese and the Italian kitchen.

Quotes by Karl Lagerfeld

I was to Japanese visitors to Washington what the Mona Lisa is to Americans visiting Paris.

Quotes by John C. Danforth

The Japanese invaded Tulagi, in the Solomon Islands, on May 4.

Quotes by Jack Adams

Another Quotes

I'm a first-generation Japanese immigrant.

Quotes by Hiro Murai

Japanese society doesn't have a god - no absolute presence.

Quotes by Hirokazu Kore-eda

One of my favourite Japanese cartoons is 'Yasuragi no Yakata,' written by the famous Fujiko Fujio.

Quotes by Hidetaka Miyazaki

The Japanese seem to be a loyal audience.

Quotes by Herb Alpert

I especially love French, Italian and Japanese cuisines.

Quotes by Eva Herzigova

Audience Quotes

I'm fascinated by Japanese cuisine.

Quotes by Eric Ripert

Japanese is a very difficult language.

Quotes by David Anders

I have a doggy, a Japanese Akita, who I live to play with.

Quotes by Corey Haim

My life was very Japanese.

Quotes by Bryan Clay

The Japanese keenly learned from Western civilisation in a bid to modernize and preserve the nation.

Quotes by Akihito

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Japanese quotes page cover?
It gathers quotes touching on Japanese culture, including cuisine, architecture, and personal reflections on Japanese identity and citizenship.
Why do people search for Japanese quotes?
Readers use them for writing about culture, travel, food, or personal identity connected to Japan.
Do the quotes mention Japanese cuisine?
Yes, one quote names the Japanese kitchen as a personal favorite alongside Italian cuisine, reflecting a common appreciation for Japanese food.
Is there a quote about Japanese architecture?
Yes, one quote describes how the interiors of Japanese houses melt into their outdoor gardens, highlighting a design philosophy connecting indoor and outdoor space.
Do any quotes address Japanese identity directly?
Yes, one quote states a preference for Japanese citizenship over American identity, offering a personal reflection on nationality.

For related reflections on identity and heritage, see quotes tagged American or Another, both connected to nationality and belonging.