Why should you learn Japanese?
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To enjoy the fascinating cultural heritage of Japan
By learning Japanese, you can truly enjoy Japanese arts, literature, traditional crafts, architecture, gardens, etc.
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To communicate with Japanese people
Nearly 130,000,000 people speak Japanese. With the rapid development of transportation and information technologies,
you will have many opportunities to communicate with someone who speaks Japanese. Mastering the language is a sure
way to open up a new friendship.
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To travel to Japan
You may be able to survive in Japan without speaking a word of Japanese, but if you know Japanese, you would enjoy
your visit much more.
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To stimulate your brain
To learn a language that has different grammatical structures, vocabulary, and writing system is certainly a
challenge for your brain. Through this, you will gain a new perspective into your perception and your thinking process.
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For future employment
The U.S. and Japan have a close business and political relationship. Japan is the third-largest market for U.S.
merchandise. Close to 30% of Japan's exports is to the U.S. As of 1996, more than 776,400 people were working at
Japanese-affiliates in the U.S.
If you are planning to go into the business, learning Japanese will be a great asset. There are many Japanese
companies in California, especially in San Diego. Knowing their language and understanding their way of thinking
will make it much easier for you to have successful relationships in this business environment.
