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 (41–50)

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

Fumiya Fujii – Another Orion [Official Video]

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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After all, it’s more about how you live than how you die.Hiroto Kōmoto

After all, it’s more about how you live than how you die. — Hiroto Kōmoto #quote #goodwords

After all, it's more about how you live than how you die. Hiroto Kōmoto

I think everyone has wondered at least once what kind of final moments they’d choose.

But these words remind us again that thinking about how we live is more important than thinking about our end.

It’s a truly wonderful quote that really pierces the heart.

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No matter what happens, no matter what happened yesterday, no matter what kind of past you’ve had since you were born, you should still be able to live happily.Hiroto Kōmoto

A remark from Hiroto Kōmoto, who has left us with many memorable quotes.

I think everyone lives with sadness, with wounds that simply can’t be healed, and with hatred they just can’t forget.

Even at such times—even if you keep dwelling on those wounds and that hatred and suffer—the words encourage us by saying that life still has many joys, and that we still have hearts capable of feeling joy.

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I’ve been playing in a rock band since I was about 14, and for 20 years it’s the only thing I’ve done. I think being in a band is the coolest thing in the world.KJ（Dragon Ash）

Dragon Ash - In the Place Where Lilies Bloom (Music Video)

I’ve been playing in a rock band since I was about 14, and for 20 years it’s the only thing I’ve done. I think being in a band is the coolest thing in the world.KJ（Dragon Ash）

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I think that simply continuing to persevere at something in life is an amazing feat.

People who keep honing their craft without giving up are valuable for that alone.

And someone who can say their own profession is the coolest in the world—that person truly seems happy.

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In conclusion

We introduced many memorable quotes from musicians active in Japan.

There were so many wonderful words that can support you in life, weren’t there? When you’re feeling down or troubled, why not recall the words of your favorite musician?