Name: Matt
Coming from: SF, California
first breath: 10/10/1983
intentions: make friends and gain intel before going to Japan in Aug.
Occupation: Dentist (I just graduated last month)
Why go to Japan: First vacation on my own. Interested in the culture and history (I used to do lots of martial art; I love cooking, and Japanese is my secondary style; guitarbuilding; fixed gears; pastries, etc). Also, the people are super nice and great at presentation. And, I'm a closet manga nut.

Bah, I had an account on here before, but I forgot the user name...

A second introduction shouldn't hurt.

Name: Deanna ( Dee - Anna )
Coming to you from: Maine
First Breath: 4 / 18 / 1992
intentions and whatnot: I was actually looking up a Japanese forum where I could be introduced to even more Japanese, learn about it more from those who have experienced it and just to be around people via internet that share the same interest.
why do you want to go to japan: Tata to those typical, silly American sterotypes who want to go there just for the anime and manga. Not saying I'm not into anime, but that's not my intention.
I've been interested in Japan since the tender age of 8. I'd run home around 3:00 after school just to catch the final moments of Cardcaptor Sakura. When I was 9 I dressed up in a kimono for Halloween. The language itself interested me, the sound, the way it was spoken. I used to huddle up with 3 of my siblings and we'd draw "anime-style" together. My mother was also interested, would hand us plushies she found, so on, so on. So almost my whole family was into the whole Japanese-vibe.
I decided when I was young I wanted to go to Japan, and live there. And I'm putting that dream into my daily life. Every day I study Japanese, or do something "Japanese" to prep myself.
I found out my dream to own a bakery in Japan was to be cut short, so I'm taking the easy route as most call it : ALT , JET.
I'm in my last year of high school now, planning on getting a bachelors degree and making my dream a reality. I hope to move there with my sister and my mother one day to enjoy the beauty of Japan, the culture and the way of life.

Name: Laura S Dorman
Coming to you from: Germany
First Breath: 02/09/1988
intentions and whatnot: I would love to me. I used to watch Tenchi in english but now I refuse to watch anything dubbed. My obsession eet Japanese people A) to practice my Japanese. It's difficult just saying it to yourself. Also I like to talk! And here I can talk a lot :)
why do you want to go to japan: Ever since I saw an episode of Sesame Street and the little boy was talking about how he wrote the word rain I have been interested in all Asian culture. My love for Japan grew when I started watching pokemon! I then found some cool music on youtube from Morning Musume and YMCK! I started watching Anime and reading some Manga. Tbh I wasn't really into Manga as much as Animgrew. I then started learning Japanese at school and really got into it. Now I'm doing it myself and doing quite well!

Welcome to JF! ^_^ I hope you enjoy your stay here :)

Name: Sergio
Coming to you from: Washington DC
First Breath: 3/9/83
intentions and whatnot: Here to make new Japanese friends to interact with such as language, karaoke, cuisine, etc..
why do you want to go to japan: I really hope to become quite fluid in speaking nihongo by the time I'm done here. Also I want to show my family what a wonderful country this is since this is their first time here (I was in Sasebo for 3 years before I came here). So please if you are around the Yokosuka area lets be ともだち! ^__^

:ywave:

Name: Angela
Coming to you from: USA
First Breath: November/26/1986
Intentions and whatnot: I want to learn Japanese. I want to be fluent in the language. One day I also hope to be able to watch dramas and anime and read manga without needing translations. I want to make friends with people who are also trying to learn Japanese so we can study together.

Hey friends, welcome to the JF. I hope you learns everything about japan language and i want you to be happy and have fun. Welcome again :vsign:

Name: Bradley.
Coming to you from: Argentina.
First Breath: 12/22/89
Intentions and whatnot: Happened to stumble across this site. I'm quite interested in the Japanese culture, specially the art of manga and shiz. Learning a bit of the lingo wouldn't harm either. o: Lookin' forward to meet some cool individuals, I gueeeeeeess.
Why do you want to go to japan: To study Japanese art & techniques. : D I want to be a mangaka someday. (Very distant day, that will be, though. -_-')
And just to enjoy around. :>

Name: Ash
Coming to you from: England
First Breath: 15 / 7 / 1982
intentions and whatnot: I've always loved many aspects of the Japanese culture, but recently my intrests have grown, and I'm looking forward to learning more, and talking to like minded people.
why do you want to go to japan: As with alot of people, I would love to learn Japanese, but I would want to do so before actually going to Japan. I hate it when people go to other countries without making the effort to learn the language first. I would also love to learn various arts, espicailly to learn to play the Shamisen.

Name:[b]Melissa
Coming to you from: Germany
First Breath : 24/11/1992
intentions and whatnot : I always like anime. When I grow older I started to think about where anime's came from. And later I heard japanese anime for the first time. Since then, german anime was a no-go. never again!xDD And then I started to admire japanese. The sound of japanese..everything. 4years ago I got to know a japanese girl. She was in my new class and started to teach me hiragana and some easy sentences. She flew back to japan and we are still mailing but she has muuch school-work to do.2years ago I started listening to japanese music and now I can'T stop anymore. Only jROCK is my realy musicxD... Well...that's it I think.
Why do you want to go to japan: umm..because...well.. I love japanese...the japanese language..the sound of the japanese language, japan...E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G...well..and I want to meet my fav. band LIVE.
BUCK-TICK..I want to go on a concert. I want to go to Kyoto and watch the old city with the old shrines...and much,much more.

Name: Taisha
Gender: Female
Coming to you from: USA
First Breath: September 16, 1994
Favorite Color: I stay true to the blue
Favorite Animes: Naruto, Bleach, Fullmetal Alchemist,Eureka 7, Code Geass, Blood Plus, Trinity Blood, Moribito,Ouran High School Host Club, Saiyuki Reload, Vandread, Gokusen, Samurai Deeper Kyo, Inuyasha, Vampire Knight, and Chobits. (Just a few)
Also even though its not an anime I LOVE Family Guy and Futurama.
Favorite Manga: Pretty much the same as the anime + Meru Peri, Orphan, Saiyuki, Dears, Chibi Vampire, and Vampire Hunter D

I adore animals and hope to become a vet in the future or any other occupation involving animals.

Hobbies: I'm a huge video gamer, I watch tv a lot, manga, anime, music, being on the internet, climbing stuff (major tomboy), and l love annoying people(mostly my mom)

Why do you want to go to Japan: Its just an awesome place to be. I also think that theres a lot of things that can be learned there. There are so many intresting things about Japan. Theres so much to learn about their culture, language, and everything about them.

Name: Chris
Gender: Male
Coming to you from: USA
First Breath: December 11, 1991
Favorite Color: Blue
Hobbies: Drawing, reading, watching anime, meditating(I find it peaceful.), and trying to assist others.
Intentions: I've wanted to know more of the Japanese culture, and how it differs from American culture. I was first introduced to a part of japanese culture as a child through anime, then manga, and eventually I was old enough to use the internet. So, once this happened I began to look up art styles from Japanese artists(regular art, anime/manga style, and much more) I found some of the things that I discovered beautiful. I think it would be great though to see great art with my own eyes outside of a pc screen(which is one of the reasons why I want to go to Japan.) I find Japan to be very interesting. I also wish to become a mangaka(I love to draw).

Name Kai (Personally, I just like the name)
Gender Female
Coming to you from U.S.A
First breath November 23rd, 1985 (Or so the doctors say)
Intentions and whatnot Well, as everyone else has stated, my first interest in Japan started from Anime. I think my very first Anime was Ranma 1/2. (I was eight at the time and I can't really remember) So, ever since then, my fascination with Japan grew. Now, I have strayed off from Anime, but I still read Manga as much as I can. My current favorite Manga is Pandoras Heart, if I have more time (and more money), I'd invest in a whole library of Manga. XD Well! I'm not only interested in Manga, I am also interested in Visual Kei and J-Rock. I am not a die hard fangirl, but I love listening to the music. Its the only kind of music I listen to. (Lmao, and I don't even understand Japanese... for the time being.)

I am sure people can agree with me when I say: People think that after a certain age, you'll "grow out" of the "phase". This phase can be either cosplaying, watching Anime and reading Manga religiously, or just being involved in the Japanese culture altogether. However, I've actually tried and I see myself crawling back.

Why do you want to go to Japan I would like to experience the culture firsthand. Not for the Anime, but for its enriched culture and their unique style of living. It would be fun! I would like to see J-rock bands in their natural territory(lmao), and learn about more bands I don't know about. (Believe me, there's a lot). Also, I would love to be a translator, which would mean that I would have to go there sometime. XD

Okay, I'm done with the lengthy post. x_x

Name; Victoria, but please... call me Noka. ^^
Gender; Female
Coming to you from; USA
First Breath; Feb 25, 1993
Intentions and whatnot; I came here because I love the Japanese culture and enjoy conversing about it with other fans. Originally I was just an anime fan, manga collecting and what not. But I started getting into the culture, especially the TV and music. I love joining forums too and I just so happened to stumble upon this one. I hope we can get along.

Hobbies/Interests; Anime, Japan (no duh~), Drawing, Singing, Sleeping, Eating (I am a glutton.. X3; )

Why do you want to go to Japan; Why do I not? I can't wait to go start a career there, possibly a regular manga artist, or an English teacher for younger grades. But of course I plan on having some fun, relaxation, and sight-seeing there first!

Name: Sophie
Nick: Azurumi
Coming to you from: Indonesia
First Breath: August 13, 197x (-_- I'm older than you, Kudo)
Here for: Find friends, learn japanese, share interests, etc.
why do you want to go to japan: I've been crazy over Japan since I was born, I guess... lolz! When I was a little, I wore my yukatta everyday, wherever I go. I'm just a total japanese wannabe. I love the food, the language, the culture, cosplay, anime, manga,songs,the people, and much more. I've never been to Japan, but I hope someday I'll get the chance to finally visit Japan. Before I get to that, first...I really want to learn to speak japanese.

See ya around :ywave:

Name: Patrick
Gender: Male
Coming to you from: England
First Breath: 28th May 1969 (old man, haha):p
Intentions and whatnot: I found this forum in a google search and found lots of useful information. I've been watching anime for about 20 years and my love of Japanese culture has stemmed from there. Hopefully I can use this forum to help people and be helped by others...I can certainly try to help anyone who wishes to learn Japanese language.
Hobbies/Interests: Japanese language/culture, cycling, keep-fit, playing poker, reading, film, cooking, PC gaming.:cool:
Why do you want to go to Japan: I'd like to see as much of the country as possible in 1 visit, then return as many times as possible to concentrate on different areas of the country. I'm going next year (2010)... I've been studying the language for 4 years, I've been saving money for a year and now I'm just absorbing information to make my trip as smooth as possible. Basically, I just want to experience as much of the country and culture as I can.:vsign:

Yo
 

Name: Alex
Coming to you from: San Diego, CA, USA
First Breath: Aug-19-1991
intentions and whatnot: Like almost Everything about Japan. I surfed the web for something like this and what do ya know, I found it. Hope to make some Japanese friends.
why do you want to go to japan: Ever since I was young and discovered Dragon Ball Z, I have loved Japan. Nowadays I grew out of Anime and stuff but I still am in love with the culture and way of life there. Maybe the garbage system is a bit drastic, but overall its awesome. Also, im trying to learn Japanese.

Name: James

Coming to you from: South Wales

First Breath: March 2nd, 1985

Why do you want to go to japan: I absoulutly love Japan's culture, its my number one place to visit someday and possibly live. At the monemt i'm learning Japanese and i won't make the move until i've master the language. I love the music in Japan too and ofc the anime/mange.

Favourite Bands/Artists: Utada Hikaru, Joe Inoue, ELT, Do as Infinity, Linkin Park, Dragonforce, Lost Prophets, Koda Kumi, Ikimono Gakari.

Favourite Anime: Naruto, DBZ, Bleach, FMA: Brotherhood, Gurren Lagann, Haruhi Suzumiya.

What else? I'm currently working part-time in retail, i'm also into Rugby and home consoles, i also own my own forum called Evolved Gaming, see sig.

I hope you welcome me into your community :) but i'm staying anyway so its tuff. :P

Name: GTJ
Gender: Male
Coming to you from: Osaka, Japan
First Breath: December 1st
Intentions and whatnot: Trying to get more socially involved. I'd like to meet some friends in Osaka and the rest of Japan! I also like discussing Japanese topics such as modern societal issues, language, culture, and so on. If anybody wants to chat, feel free to PM me!

Hobbies/Interests: Art, Martial Arts, Cooking, Music, Language, Teaching, Guitar, Exercising, etc.

Whyare you in Japan: I studied abroad here for a year not so long ago, and really fell in love with the place. I've never been a "Japanophile", though I did like anime back in high school, I enjoy reading manga from time to time (it's great practice!), and I do love playing video games when I have time. When I came to Japan, however, very little of this mattered. I didn't watch anime, I only read one manga series in weekly Jump, and I played a few DS games, but little more than that. It was really all about living in the culture and society, improving at the language, and integrating into a fascinating and truly beautiful society. This country has so much history, and so much to offer.

But besides that, I've been a graphic/digital designer for about 6 years now, and my goal is to be doing that in Osaka by this time next year. Currently I'm a teacher of Engrish, but hey, that's how nearly everybody gets in. I do enjoy teaching quite a bit. I think it's a crying shame that every person in this country has at least 10 years of English language education under their belt and not a one of them can speak it (I blame the Ministry of Education but I won't get on that soap box right now), and I resolved to set out to do something about it, if even on a small scale.
I think that should about do it :)

Name: Igor
Coming To You From: Rio
First Breath: 25/10/1985

Intentions and whatnot: i like anime and manga, i also like jrock and jmetal bands. im trying to learn japanese now.

Why visit Japan?: i think tokyo is a fascinating city and since i'm an architecture and urbanism lover i think tokyo is the peak of it, besides i'm a geek and i think this country is the geek's heaven.

I'm an english teacher [if u need help PM me] and i'm taking cambridge diploma, so that i can teach anywhere in the world. i intend to teach @ tokyo schools

Hi all
 

Hi everyone.
I've been studying Japanese for about a year now and i love it. I enjoy Japanese music, anime and dramas. I thought it would be a good idea to get on a forum and meet like minded people and also pick up some of the language on the way.
Thanks

Hey dude welcome to the forums:vsign:

Name: Xen
Coming To You From: Holland

Hey all, joined the forums a few days back!
I've been a long time Japan addict and just felt the desire to join a forum with fellow addicts like myself.
Currently studying Japanese and planning on going to Tokyo next summer (tottemo atsui desu ne?)
I hope we'll have some fun here on the forums!
If you'd like to chat up on skype or msn feel free to add me anytime!

Name: Lindsay

Coming to you from:USA

First Breath: Dec. 6

intentions and whatnot: After graduating, I feel like I've fallen out of touch with the Japanese world! I've only met one other person in real life with this common interest. So, I need to be on this forum! And sorry if I've posted an intro before, but it's weird. I think I joined last year, or haven't been on since last year, or something, but it also says I only have 1 post, so we need to change that! がんばります！:punchbear:

why do you want to go to japan:　That's going to be my job! I want a career in Japan, or at least dealing with it. I've lived there twice, first time for 10 months, and second time for 2. It was great both times, and I lived in completely different areas. Tochigi-ken, Kuroiso-shi is a small area where I was the only foreigner! That's where I lived for almost a year. Then I lived in Kyoto for a 2-month study program, which was also awesome. I would give anything to study in Japan again!

皆さん、よろしくお願いします！:chococat:

Greetings All...

I am JCMistress ( aka JapaneseCultureMistress )...

I hope to get to chat with you all & make some friends here...

Feel free to contact me...

Name: KC
Coming To You From: Illinois, USA
First Breath: May 18th, 1990
Intentions and whatnot: I like a lot of Japanese stuff so what better place to be than a Japan forum xD and I've been working on learning Japanese for a while now so hopefully I'll pick up some more here ^^ I also hope to make some friends with interests like mine n.n
So, hello everyone~ :D

hi...

i.m 26 year old man from indonesia

i like japanese ladies/girls and want to have good relationship

Hi, I'm a 31-year old Scotsman. I worked in Japan for 2 years from Aug 24-30. I work in Poland now as an English teacher. I have travelled a lot in the last 8 years and am going to see Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland later this month. I still remember Japanese to a reasonable extent.

Heya All!
 

Heya, i thought id check this site out when i saw it on a random japanese music site.
Im from Australia, though i intend to travel ASAP (Including Japan:p )
Um...... Well i thought id have a look here to see if i could find some Japanese friends of maybe even learn some more about Japan and possibly learn how to speak some....
Well, Im a female from Australia and im currently in Tafe studying to be a Div2 nurse; this training i hope to use by traveling the world spreading my skills hehe.
I hope ive entertained you!
:o

Name: Yuukaku
Coming to you from: Denmark
First Breath: February of 1987
Intentions and whatnot: I would like to learn more about the japanese culture and talk to people who has the same interests as me ^_^b
Why do you want to go to Japan: Because the music, food, art, people, fashion and nature fasinates me...
Favourite Manga/Anime: Chibi vampire Karin, mahou sensei Negima, the melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

XOXO

have I intro myself here?? -_-

okay~
name : angel
from : indonesia *MERDEKA* LOL xD
first breath : 22 oktober 1995 *kid -_-*
why do you want to go to japan : HAHA! not much.. I love all thing about japan.. and I want some thing challenging .. and I choose japan for devote myself *LOL*

Hi everyone!

I'm an 18 year old girl living in Canada and I've been interested in Japan since I was 5. I've never been there but I'm working on it...the soonest I'll be able to go is in 2 years through a course at my University I'm hoping. If not then I'm definitely going in 5 years to teach English for a year (or two:p )

In my spare time I like to read, write, draw, and I looove origami.:rheart: I also love traveling...I've been to Italy this year and along with Japan I really hope one day I'll have the chance to see Russia and Austrailia.

Anyways! Enough about me! Hope to see some of you around the forum!:ywave:

hi there.......

this is mistress of darkness :rheart: patient no.808 asylum

Hi
 

Name: Kristin Simmons
Coming to you from: Dagsboro, Delaware, USA
Why do you want to go to Japan: I want to go to Japan because of many reasons. The Japanese cities, the language, the culture and Men.
Favourite Manga/Anime: Kyo Kara Maoh!
Nickname: Tai Prime

:pandahurray:

Name: Simon
Coming to you from: Quebec

First Breath: May of 1981

Intentions and whatnot: I am trying to learn more on Japan cbecause it's always been my dream to go there, since I am going next may or june it would be awesome to meet people there!

Why do you want to go to Japan: Basically it's like it's the farthest place on earth I can go (half way of the earth :D)

Favourite Manga/Anime: Naruto, bleach, FMA, Rave Master, Fantasista. Eye shield 21 (even though it's over).


I am happy to have found this forum, it looks like a great place!

Konnichiwa! New member here to learn Japanese and the Japanese culture.

See you on the boards! :ywave:

Hi all, konnichiwa...

namae wa Faaris, :D from Indonesia
born on 18 July 1987
currently, studying in Netherland

I love japanese culture since I knew Rurouni Kenshin and love the songs. I hope I can marry with j-girl someday... lol...:mtongue: :mtongue: :mtongue:

Name: rentus
Coming to you from: Finland
First Breath: 1985
Intentions and whatnot: Am curious, and wish to meet new ppl. :3
Why do you want to go to Japan: The same reason I want to go anywhere: to see the culture, meet the people, explore.
Favourite Manga/Anime: Berserk/Elfen Lied, Totoro

Name: rilakkuma
Coming to you from: I'm from America.. just arrived in Japan
First Breath: 3-1-86
Intentions and whatnot: I really want to teach English and study the Japanese language. I am also working on a blog that is kind of a documentation of being vegan in Japan.
Why do you want to go to Japan: I have wanted to experience living in Japan since I was very little. I am an artist/seamstress by trade and Japanese fashion designers are a huge inspiration to me.
Favourite Manga/Anime: Haruhi, Lucky Star, xxxHolic