Wonderful quotes and sayings

Quotes by artists. Wonderful words from Japanese musicians.

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

In this article, we’ll introduce many memorable quotes from artists active in Japan.

When you’re going through something difficult or dealing with worries, many people lift their spirits by listening to their favorite music.

But musicians don’t just leave us with great songs—they also leave us with many wonderful words.

The quotes we’re about to share are all words that can serve as support in life.

I’m sure you’ll find something that resonates with your heart, so please take your time and enjoy.

Quotes from artists. Wonderful words from Japanese musicians (31–40)

We didn’t know the route from here to there, so we just blew it hundreds, thousands of times and learned it with our bodies, didn’t we? But now it’s like, “To get from here to there, you just walk this way.” “Oh, I see.” You understand it in your head first, and that’s the end of it.Sadao Watanabe

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We didn’t know the route from here to there, so we just messed up hundreds, thousands of times and learned it with our bodies, didn’t we? But now it’s like, “To get from here to there, you just walk this way.” “Oh, I see.” You get it in your head first, and that’s the end of it. Sadao Watanabe

Watch “Sadao Watanabe: On YouTube, ‘We didn’t know the route from here to there, so we just blew it hundreds, thousands of times and learned it with our bodies, didn’t we? But now it’s like, ‘To get from here to there, you just walk this way.’ ‘Oh, I see.’ You understand it in your head first, and that’s the end of it.’”

Sadao Watanabe (born in 1933), affectionately known as Nabe-Sada, has been active as a jazz-fusion saxophonist and flutist.

He reminds us that, above all, mastering a skill requires thinking through how to make it possible.

Whether in music or anything else, people often give up quickly when they can’t do something; his words chide me for always looking for shortcuts.

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If the best things are the ones that sell the most, then the best ramen in the world is instant cup ramen.Hiroto Kōmoto

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If the best things are the ones that sell the most, then the best ramen in the world is instant cup ramen. Hiroto Kōmoto

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This is a famous quote by Hiroto Kōmoto, who has long been active as the frontman of THE BLUE HEARTS, THE HIGH-LOWS, and The Cro-Magnons.

He said it during a 2003 interview in the magazine Bridge, in response to moderator Yoichi Shibuya’s remark, “I think music that sells is good music.” In other words, just because something sells doesn’t mean it’s good, and just because something is good doesn’t mean it will sell.

It’s a mindset that’s important for anyone involved in making things, not just in music.

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There comes a time in everyone’s life when you just have to knock on the door. And knocking takes courage—it’s scary. You wonder what’s going to happen. That’s where people split into two kinds: those who knock, and those who don’t.Eikichi Yazawa

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There comes a time in everyone’s life when you just have to knock on the door. And knocking takes courage—it’s scary. You wonder what’s going to happen. That’s where people split into two kinds: those who knock, and those who don’t. Eikichi Yazawa

Watch on YouTube: “There comes a time in everyone’s life when you just have to knock on the door. And knocking takes courage—it’s scary. You wonder what’s going to happen. That’s where people split into two kinds: those who knock, and those who don’t. Eikichi Yazawa.”

When I was young, the future was dazzling and I lived without knowing fear.

But when I tell myself, “All right, walk on your own two feet,” I can’t help slipping into defense rather than offense.

I want to try this, but there’s the risk.

In those moments, do you stop, or do you step forward? These are words that rouse my spirit.

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Life really is like the flow of a river, isn’t it? Sometimes straight, sometimes winding, sometimes wide, sometimes narrow, sometimes fast, sometimes slow…Hibari Misora

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Life really is like the flow of a river, isn’t it? Sometimes straight, sometimes winding, sometimes wide, sometimes narrow, sometimes fast, sometimes slow… Hibari Misora

Watch “Life really is like the flow of a river, isn’t it? Sometimes straight, sometimes winding, sometimes wide, sometimes narrow, sometimes fast, sometimes slow… Hibari Misora” on YouTube

There are many famous quotes that compare life to something, but among them, this one strikes deepest.

These are the words left by Hibari Misora, a legendary singer dearly loved by many.

When you think of her and rivers, the famed song “Like the Flow of the River” naturally comes to mind.

Taking into account those lyrics that liken life to the flow of a river, it seems this quote was spoken with a quiet, heartfelt weight.

Why not reflect on your own life and compare it to the flow of a river as well? You may find yourself able to see things on a grander scale.

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Humans will inevitably face death someday. That fear is always there, and at times I find myself wondering what I’m living for and feeling like giving up. But then I pause and think: hold on. I’m able to do so many enjoyable things while I’m alive—doesn’t that make it all right?Taro Hakase

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Humans will inevitably face death someday. That fear is always there, and at times I find myself wondering what I’m living for and feeling like giving up. But then I pause and think: hold on. I’m able to do so many enjoyable things while I’m alive—doesn’t that make it all right? Taro Hakase

Watch on YouTube: “Humans will inevitably face death someday. That fear is always there, and at times I find myself wondering what I’m living for and feeling like giving up. But then I pause and think: hold on. I’m able to do so many enjoyable things while I’m alive—doesn’t that make it all right? Taro Hakase.”

In the end, happiness probably comes down to how much you’ve been able to do things you truly enjoy in life—these words make me feel that way.

They seem like guidance for how to live and what it means to succeed.

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Quotes from artists. Wonderful words from Japanese musicians (41–50)

To keep something going for a long time, you really do need effort, don’t you?Fumiya Fujii

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To keep something going for a long time, you really do need effort, don’t you? Fumiya Fujii

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Fumiya Fujii, who was once active as the vocalist of The Checkers and continued his career as a solo singer-songwriter after the band’s breakup.

From The Checkers’ debut in 1983, he has kept up his musical activities, and in one interview he said these words.

The music industry is known for moving especially fast, and to stay at the top for so many years must have required unimaginable effort.

Yet the way he can casually put such intense experiences into words—that’s where you feel the cool charisma of a star.

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You can decide for yourself where you belong.Ryuichi Sakamoto

"Your place in the world is something you can decide for yourself." — Ryuichi Sakamoto #Quotes #GoodWords #PhilosophyOfTheHeart

You can decide for yourself where you belong. Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto was a pianist and music producer who represented Japan.

He left us many globally renowned masterpieces, including Merry Christmas, Mr.

Lawrence.

His work as part of the musical group Yellow Magic Orchestra is also etched in the hearts of many.

This famous quote of his reminds us of the beauty of being true to ourselves and living as we believe.

Remember it when you’re making an important decision.

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