Why Study Japanese?
I have been interested in Japanese culture ever since the first time I visited Japan 13 years ago. Since then, I have been watching Japanese animes and occasionally reading some mangas. When I visited Tokyo, Matsumoto, and Karuizawa (both cities are in the Nagano Prefecture) this past summer vacation, I loved the vibes these cities offered and decided I would start learning Japanese seriously to further my knowledge in its culture and make my future travels to Japan easier.
The past few weeks have been awesome. It was challenging at times, but I enjoyed and appreciated the learning process. I realized how much I've learned in such a short period of time. I look forward in starting Kanji because it would be somewhat easier since I am fluent in Chinese. Okamoto Sensei made the process very fun and engaging. I appreciate her energy and guidance. The students in this class are also very supportive and understanding. I am very excited for the coming semester with everyone!
Daisy from Area Callisto
Hey Daisy! Totally agree that our Japanese class is awesome due to our Sensei and classmates. It is interesting that you wanted to start learn Japanese only after visiting Japan two times, which I can see that you had a wonderful time there. I hope you make the best out of this class! And love your nickname btw lol.
ReplyDeleteHahah thanks! And yeah those visits were wonderful. Such good foods and cultural experiences. Anyways, let's make the most out of this semester :)
DeleteHello, Daisy! I agree that Okamoto-sensei and our peers have made the class a great deal of fun. At any rate, Japan must've made quite an impression on you from those two visits. I also think it's a beautiful place, from what I've seen of it. Also, I think these pictures are neat; they're nicely framed. See you in class tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteIt indeed is a beautiful country with a beautiful language. And thanks!! :)
DeleteHi Daisy! Okamoto-sensei and our classmates definitely make the process of learning a new language fun and engaging. It's challenging as you said, but we've learned so much in a little over a month! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I totally relate to how traveling in Japan made you want to learn Japanese more seriously. It's such a cool place and I'm sure everything we're learning will help us make more memorable trips in the future. Also, your pictures are amazing, especially the first shot and the shot of the ice cream (with a slice of bread?)! ☆*:.｡.o(≧▽≦)o.｡.:*☆
ReplyDeleteHahah thanks!! :) The ice cream was with a sweet pastry lool it was so good 👍👍👍
DeleteHi Daisy! Glad you enjoyed your trip in Japan over the summer. I totally understand you wanting to learn Japanese to make travelling there easier, I'm hoping I can do the same thing for my self as well haha. Glad I'm not the only one that found it challenging at times but I agree that Okamoto Sensei and our classmates definitely make classes fun and interesting. See you in class!
ReplyDeleteYeah I totally agree. Okamoto Sensei is the best :) See ya in class!
DeleteHey Daisy
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! I enjoyed the pictures, they're a really nice touch. I also really like our class a lot and Okamoto Sensei's energy is fantastic. Since you know Chinese, Kanji should be such a breeze, I'm excited to learn them too. I'm looking forward to continue learning Japanese together!
Hahah thanks!! :) Hopefully memorizing how to pronounce the kanji won't be too difficult, but I look forward to learning with everyone!
DeleteNagano is a pretty chill place. And yeah, Okamoto-sensei is a great professor. What brought you to Japan such a long time ago?
ReplyDeleteYeah I loved Nagano. The first time I visited was with my parents, when I was still a kid. We visited a friend of my dad’s. I guess it was a coincidental visit. :P
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