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3 Good Reasons for Learning Japanese
If you have sought out and visited this site, then you likely already have your own reasons for learning Japanese. Nonetheless, here are a few good reasons to consider mastering Nihongo--just in case you still need some motivation:1. Japan is the world’s second largest economy. Although China is receiving a great deal of media attention these days, Japan is still the economic powerhouse of Asia - especially on a per-capita basis.
2. Japanese language skills are in demand. Next to Spanish, Japanese is the most sought after foreign language in the U.S. job market. The demand comes from two sources. First of all, U.S. companies are eager to increase their exports into the massive Japanese market. Secondly, many Japanese companies have located manufacturing facilities and offices in the United States. For example, Honda of America employs more than 16,000 people in the State of Ohio alone.
3. Japanese language skills will enable you to more fully enjoy your time in Japan. Although all Japanese study English as an academic subject, most are far from fluent. Therefore, Japanese language skills are of great practical benefit when traveling around Japan and interacting with the Japanese.
