I am a retired soldier. I've served in the United States Army as a Combat Medic, and I have been interested in Asian cultures, especially Japanese culture from early childhood.  I studied English and History at Livingston University. Live in Iowa on a farm with my wife and our daughter.  My hobies include bass guitar, reading and foreign films.

Very little. I hope to be proficient enough to visit some day in retirement.  Seeing the Sapporo Ice Festival, visiting an onsen and Osaka Castle are on my "Bucket List."  I am also interested in reading Japanese literature.

Just a highschooler who wants to better himself. I guess people can call me an Otaku, but my main reason of learning japanese isn't because of that. I really want to study abroad, mainly because my country doesn't offer much in terms of education. I also found out that Japan has one of the best education system, which is more than enough to attract me to learn Japanese so someday i can (hopefully) come and be a student there.

I'm still a beginner sadly, but it's better than nothing. I know the kanas, some particles, and basic stuff like that. My (Online) friend also helps me with the basic stuff so there's that.

I just want to learn how to speak the language

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