The reason I want to learn Japanese is so that I can translate video games into English, hopefully for Nintendo. I would also use the skill to be a translator between business transactions between Japanese companies and any English-speaking companies. I came here after meeting Benny (www.fi3m.com is his blog) in real life. He said the best way to learn a language is by not allowing yourself to speak English AT ALL during learning, and just to speak in the other language with a partner conversationally. Since studying and the classroom environment didn't help me, I plan to follow his advice. I am an editor for fictional literature as a hobby, I like to eat peanut butter and bananas, and my favorite subject in school is ceramics class. If you want to know more about me, please leave a message!