Reasons to study Japanese

Studying a foreign language as said in one of our articles as important and necessary, http://studyforeignlanguages.blogspot.com/2011/09/four-4-reasons-why-you-should-learn.html.

Today, we will discuss five practical reasons why we should study Japanese language, with the world becoming a global village we cannot afford to miss opportunities but take advantage of them.

1. The 2nd Largest Economy In The World Is Japan

Japan is a prosperous country and has the most diverse economy in Asia. With a GDP of $4.9 trillion in 2005, Japan's economy is 2nd only to that of the U.S. The leading Japanese companies are among the largest, most efficiently run, and most well-known firms in the world. Familiar names like Sony, Toshiba, Sanyo, Casio, Canon, Minolta, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and many others have infiltrated the world market in a variety of sectors.

Whether you're in the field of business, engineering, manufacturing, research, economics, or politics, chances are you will be competing with, if not working for, a Japanese entity.

2. To Learn Japanese brings Business Opportunities

Japanese consumers spend 100s of billions of dollars each year on consumer goods and services like food, clothing, travel, and entertainment. The typical household has over $100,000 in savings and a disposable monthly income of $3,800. With all of that cash to spend, it is perhaps not surprising then that the United States exports more goods and services to Japan than any other overseas destination.

Being able to communicate with potential customers in their own language is key to winning their business. In addition, when you learn Japanese language, you become not only proficient in the language but also gain an insider view of the culture. Understanding the Japanese work ethic, their business etiquette, and knowing which cultural word to avoid can often make or break an important business deal.
                                               

3. Japanese Is a Gateway to Other Asian Languages & Cultures

Japan has been shaped by the influence of Asia's great civilizations such as India, China, and Korea throughout history. Even though, the cultures of these Asian countries do differ, Asian cultures together share many similarities that differentiate them from Western ways and norms. So a study of Japanese can open your perspective on the values that other Asian nations share with Japan, including religious beliefs, ethics, and aesthetics. A familiarity with Asian cultures also allows you to step outside the culture you live in and see it from a fresh, new perspective.

4. The Internet's 3rd Largest Language Group are Japanese-Speakers

After English and Chinese speakers, Japanese make up the third largest language community on the internet. It is estimated that 9.6% of the world’s online population are Japanese who are connected to the internet. Learning Japanese language can therefore connect one to these people in an instant. The may just be future friends or acquaintances, business associates or even your future employer hopes to target.

5. The Japanese Are Innovators.

The Japanese are high technology leaders in fields like optical media, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial robotics, and fermentation processes. Their drive for creativity and innovation has made the Japanese the world leaders in patent filings with about 420,000 applications annually. Studying Japanese therefore will open doors for the individual to latest and the best technological innovations in the world.

Armed with these concrete reasons, why not start your Japanese language course right now.  

Towards your language learning success.