I began studying Japanese in April of 2011. Looking back, I’ve been wanting to visit Japan for a long time (years). I’m not one hundred percent where this came from, but I do have a couple ideas. Let’s start with the fact that the Japanese make some of the best video games ever created (Final Fantasy VII, anyone?). I’ve also always been a huge fan of manga. Now, I know what this sounds like, and before you proceed with that line of thought: Those are not the primary reasons behind this. I’m not some fan-boy writing articles about 可愛い (かわいい/kawaii/cute) anime women. In fact, to be brutally honest, I’ve never understood that mentality. Not to hate on anyone that does (as I have many friends who I’d consider お宅), but what’s the point? Anyway, let’s move on. Actually, the main […]
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