Artist Discusses Japanese Culture And Language Learning

The NTT Group Bibliosica program said the importance of continuous learning for happiness and adapting to changing environments and times. The value of learning is highlighted as a way to become kinder and to facilitate personal transformation. Baywave FM featured a discussion on the significance of learning, said its role in personal growth and the ability to interact with others without causing harm. A speaker shared their experience learning Japanese, noting that despite it being their native language, they found it difficult and only recently began reading novels at age 30. The speaker also discussed their early life, feeling out of place in a rural environment and aspiring to a Japanese high school life inspired by manga and anime. They pursued business studies at UC Berkeley with the goal of working in Japan, eventually joining Amazon but finding limited opportunities to engage with Japan in their initial role. Anaya, who was born in America with Indian roots, shared her experience learning Japanese. She pursued learning Japanese as a tool to engage with Japanese culture, including video games and fashion. While studying business at UC Berkeley, she aimed to work in a Japan-related field and considered joining Amazon, though her initial role did not involve Japan engagement. She learned Japanese through informal means, including online friends and meetups, rather than traditional textbooks.