Why study Japanese?, survey reveals some interesting insights

"The main reasons students gave for studying Japanese reveal continued interest in Japan. Most students were studying Japanese because of popular culture. Anime, manga and history, it was reported, are attracting ever more students to work on what is one of the world’s most challenging languages."

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More people studying Japanese

July 13th 2013

Editorial

Japan Times

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2013/07/13/editorials/more-people-studying-japanese/#.UeHS4kEwdFs