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On Language- Why is it Hard to Learn Japanese?

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Emily Cannell

You’ll be happy to know I’ve spent hours analysing why instead of learning how to… This is what I’ve decided on the much discussed issue of the difficulty of learning not only Japanese but an Asian language. I break from … Continue reading →

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Culture Lesson # 2- Wa

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Emily Cannell

The value of wa. One of the most important of the Japanese values. It means living in harmony with others. Wa must be achieved at all costs and one will sacrifice individual need for group need in order to achieve … Continue reading →

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Culture Lesson #1

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Emily Cannell

Host Etiquette When out to dinner, the host orders for the guests.If the host does not order for the table, the guests order what the host orders. The guests eat what is ordered. Period. Spouse and I visited Japan to … Continue reading →

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