Hi everyone !

Name: Marine
Coming to you from: France
First Breath: May 24th 1992
My intentions: Intending high school in England (London) and living in Japan or Korea. I'm a globetrotter I love travelling !
I want to be a teach in one of these country. Not only because it's an easily reachable job, but because I love languages (I'm able to speak 5 languages)
Why do you want to go to Japan: I've already been in Japan.
First, let's clear up things, I don't like manga or anime ! :exballoon:
(I used to watch anime when I was 11, but I don't like Japan for Hello Kitty)
And yet, I like drawing anime girls (don't ask me why, I'm just weird :p )
I love Japan for its beautiful cities and landscapes !
I love japanese food, cooking japanese food, and so on !

Bye bye ^,^/

Hello
 

Name: darthlobo
Coming to you from: US & A
First Breath: December 6, 1986
intentions and whatnot: I'm trying to learn Japanese all by my lonesome, and I figured if I need some pointers I can come here and there's enough fellow geeks to get my back.
why do you want to go to japan: It's just something I've always wanted to do. When I was like 5 Seaseme Street had a special called "Big Bird Goes to Japan", and ever since I've decided I'm going. It won't be anytime soon, but in the meantime I plan on learning as much as I can.

じょぶん
 

watashi wa Canada kara desu
Ive liked Japan since I was in grade 2 (Salormoon). I tried to learn Japanese but it's kind of hard. I would love someone who I can practice the language with..:rheart: :vsign: :p :D

Name: Polly Esther
Coming to you from: UK
First Breath: 30/09
why do you want to go to japan: It seems like a completely different world.

Introduction
 

Hi there! I'm Andy and I love Japan! I went on a trip to Japan this past August and loved it so much that I decided to go back. I'm hoping to go back to Japan to teach English in about a year and a half. Since then, I've been using Rosetta Stone to learn Japanese. It's much harder than I thought it would be!

I graduated from Washington State University in 2007 with a degree in elementary education. While doing my student teaching, I realized that teaching children wasn't something I was ready to devote myself to, so after I graduated, I got a job working at a winery. It turns out they wanted people with Elementary Education degrees! :D

If you would like to get to know me better, please feel free to reply to this post!

Name: Andy
Coming to you from: Pasco, Washington State, USA
First Breath: April 4, 1984
Intentions: To get to know Japanese people and others with an interest in Japan
Why do you want to go to Japan: To learn more about Japanese culture

Heya and ようこそ
Can I just say, you like the Rosetta stone :eek: I have never heard of anyone rating it for Japanese. Have a look around and see what other people use if you are finding that too difficult, there is lots of choice out there.
Where abouts in Japan did you visit?
I also want to go and teach in Japan, waiting to hear back from the JET Programme right now! Unlike you I am loving the teaching modules I am studying in my Undergrad degree and my time spent volunteering in elementary (and now upper) schools

I actually like Rosetta Stone a lot. It's way better than me trying to learn it from a book!

I was in Osaka for most of the time, but I spent a little time in Kyoto too.

How is JET? They were the ones I was thinking of getting involved with. I've heard they pay the best and treat you the best.

Haha, teaching just wasn't something I was prepared to do three years ago. I guess I hadn't grown up enough yet. How are you enjoying your teaching experience?

Hello from a JP newbie
 

Hi guys,
I am new here in JF. Just want to say Konnichiwa and Dozo yoroshiku!! I have browsed around for a bit and found quite a lot of friendly helpful people here which prompted me to join.

I have just returned from Japan last Sunday. It was my third visit to the land of the rising sun now, but I still enjoyed every moment of it as if it was my first time.

I went to Tokyo for 3 weeks in August 2008, 3 more weeks in Kobe in July 2009 and 2 and half weeks in Osaka this time. Had an amazing time, loved the Japanese food and can not wait to get back. As a matter of fact, I will be heading back to Japan in April if all goes well for 1 year to study Japanese at a Language school full time, so that is something to look forward to :)

Hope you all are having a wonderful 2010! :D

Name: Toramania. But you can call me Toramania :vsign:
Coming to you from: メキフラ　(Mexico/France)
First Breath: Mai 1986 (Yep, I'm Tiger ^^)
Why do you want to go to Japan: For many reasons... To see my friends, my teachers, my beloved Tigers and crazy TV shows. To go to again to the kura-zushi, to baseball games, karaoke, manga coffee and game center. And many other reasons, but I think you got the point :)
Favourite manga/anime: Naruto, Gintama, Kekkaishi, Slam Dunk, Rookies and many others.
Favourite band: Ulfuls.
Favourite baseball team: Hanshin Tigers.

Nice to meet you everybody! :ywave:

Name: Immokalei (It's Cherokee X3)

Coming to you from: America

First Breath: February 1991

Why do you want to go to Japan: So many beautiful things there! They have the best things, things that we can't get here in the states!

Favorite anime/manga: Crimson Hero, Vampire Knight, Kuroshitsuji, Soul Eater, and lots more :3

Favorite band: the GazettE

Nice to meet you all =^w^=