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Why learn Japanese Part 1

• Have you decided to add skill on your CV? Did you
  know that linguists are in great demand in the
  job market? Or is learning a language your new
  hobby? If any of these answers are affirmative,
  then this series is for you.
• This two-part blog will explain why it is
  beneficial to learn Japanese language to
  kickstart your career today. Part 1 will be
  dedicated to the overall benefits of Japanese
  language, and Part 2 will focus on career
  prospects of the language. 

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JAPAN LAND OF THE RISING SUN

• The Japanese word for Japan is Nihon or Nippon
  (??). It is made up of two Kanjis (Chinese
  characters) Ni (?), which means Sun and Hon
  (?), which means Origin. So the literal meaning
  of the word would be "Origin of the Sun", which
  corresponds to the fact that the Sun rises
  foremost in Japan. 
• It is an island country situated on the North
  West Pacific ocean. Russia, China and South Korea
  are the major neighbours. Japan has four distinct
  seasons, but climatic conditions can differ a
  little depending on the area. 
• For instance, Hokkaido, the northernmost part of
  Japan, experiences warm summers and freezing
  winters with heavy snowfall. Whereas, Tokyo
  experiences hot and humid summers and chilling
  winters. However, Sakura blooms during spring are
  common to all.

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WORLDWIDE PRESENCE

• Japan was the first developed country from Asia.
  It is the only Asian country in G7, the group of
  most developed nations. The miraculous growth of
  the war-torn country stunned the world and showed
  other developing nations the path to success. 
• Today, Japan is the third-largest economy. 53
  Japanese multinational corporations have featured
  in the Fortune 500 list. Japan is also
  the 4th largest FDI investor. A large FDI
  presence means that Japanese companies have a
  significant presence in countries
  like India, Brazil and ASEAN nations, and other
  developed countries like the United States. 

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UNIQUE CULTURE 

• Apart from MNCs, Japan is very well known for its
  Anime, Manga, J-pop and movies. 'Attack on
  Titan', 'Pasona' and 'Dragon Ball Z' are widely
  popular Animes. Doraemon and Shinchan must have
  been a part of everyone's childhood!
• The Japanese Shinto shrines inside the forests,
  often on the top of a mountain gorgeous volcano
  mountains, rivers and lakes and other traditional
  places have always attracted people worldwide. On
  the other hand, bustling roads of Tokyo and
  lively Osaka streets form a beautiful fusion of
  oriental and western cultural elements. 

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GENERAL BENEFITS OF JAPANESE

• Japanese is Japan's official language, but a
  small native population can also be found in
  nations like the USA, Brazil, China, and South
  Korea. Most native Japanese people cannot speak a
  second language, although many of the young
  population have started learning English. 
• Japanese language allows the following benefits
  to the learners

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Personality Development

• Learning Japanese language aids in developing
  cognitive skills and higher thinking skills. So,
  it can be helpful to understand other subjects
  that require analytical skills like science.
  Additionally, you will be the master of one of
  the most challenging languages, which will
  enhance your status and showcase your ability to
  take on difficult challenges!

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Better Career Prospects

• As is mentioned above, Japan has a significant
  worldwide presence, but surprisingly Japanese
  language is not taught as extensively as
  other European languages like French or German.
  You will find less competition in every
  field IT, Hospitality, Research, Banking,
  Education, Health and what not!

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Culture Appreciation

• As you learn Japanese, a whole new world of
  culture and traditions will open up. Japanese are
  modern people with strict traditional roots. To
  understand Japanese society and their way of
  thinking, it is better to learn Japanese. You can
  compare Japanese traditions with your own, to
  understand the merits of both and adopt them. In
  short, you get the best of both worlds!

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Travel to Japan

• Japan is a beautiful country with marvellous
  natural sites like Mount Fuji and karaoke,
  historical places like Kyoto, Nara and more.
  Learning the language can pave the way to
  understand Japanese history and literature. Last
  but not least, you can enjoy Anime and Manga in
  its original form. All of this can help you to
  enjoy your stay while following all the social
  norms fully!

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Gateway Language

• It is the perfect passport to many Asian
  languages like Chinese and Korean. A lot
  of Korean and Japanese words are similar, along
  with grammatical similarities. If you have learnt
  Japanese, it will be easier to understand Chinese
  writings due to resembling writing
  systems (Kanjis).

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