Japanese conversation practice with a native speaker in the Portland, OR area (or maybe Skype)? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on May 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Of all the web applications, Nintendo DS games, iphone/ipod touch apps, and other technology-based methods available for learning Japanese Kanji, what do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Apr 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Drunken Japanese Filter: I just got home to find my JLPT test results. I took level two of the Japanese language test for the second time, two years after the first go-round, and got 41%. Should I just give up? If not, what the f can I do? [more inside]
posted by Ghidorah on Feb 14, 2009 - 21 answers

How do you get a foothold when trying to learn a non indo-european language? [more inside]
posted by empath on Jan 8, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me learn Japanese via its music! [more inside]
posted by molybdenum on Jan 7, 2009 - 9 answers

One for Japanophile Londoners. What are the best options to study Japanese in London? Any recommendations for courses or tutors?. My e-mail's in my profile, if preferred.
posted by blogenstock on Dec 18, 2008 - 2 answers

Guides for Learning Japanese Particles [more inside]
posted by Julnyes on Nov 6, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm studying to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in December. I have a shitload to learn and it seems nigh insurmountable, but I can do it. What are the best ways to study for this? [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Sep 9, 2007 - 8 answers

JapaneseLanguageFilter: I am looking for good practice reading materials that are a happy medium. [more inside]
posted by ikahime on Jun 10, 2007 - 9 answers

What are some recommendations for Japanese language schools, especially for conversation, in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer on Aug 23, 2006 - 2 answers

I've decided I want to learn Japanese. [more inside]
posted by cm on Aug 12, 2005 - 13 answers

I want to learn Japanese, specifically to read it, preferably quickly. [more inside]
posted by squidlarkin on Aug 9, 2005 - 16 answers