1. Because I already have a strong foundation in Romance and Slavic languages with Spanish, French, Russian, and some Italian, and I want my language skills to be well rounded (globally).
2. Because I have a friend who took Japanese and I thought that was hot.
3. Because Japanese movies are scary (at least the ones re-made in America).
4. Because I study karate.
5. Because it sounds good to my ears.
6. Because my job pays for it.
7. Because I am ready for a challenge.
8. Why Not?
