Hello Everyone,

I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new blog dedicated to documenting my journey of learning Japanese. This space will serve as a diary of my experiences, challenges, successes, and everything in between as I embark on this exciting adventure.

A Little About Me

I come from Odisha, India, where my native language is Odia. Growing up, I was taught Hindi and English in school. Also English became my language of communication in my profession. Additionally, I picked up a bit of Telugu due to having some Telugu-speaking friends. Being multilingual has always been a part of my identity, and now I am excited to add Japanese to the mix!

But why Japanese ?

You might be wondering why I chose to learn Japanese. Yes, you guessed it right it’s for Japanese p***. Heck No, I was just kidding. There are actually several reasons for this:

• The modern pop culture phenomena like anime, manga, and video games has always been fascinating to me. I have watched a lot of anime { Naruto, Attack on Titans, One Piece & more }
• I admire the hardworking nature of the Japanese people. Their dedication and discipline are qualities I strive to incorporate into my own life.
• Japan is a country I’ve always dreamed of visiting. I come across a lot of innovations that only exist in Japan.
• Learning a new language is fun and a fantastic way to challenge oneself, enhance cognitive abilities, and gain a new perspective on the world.

This interest of mine was developed during the pandemic in the year 2020. So, I started on it and was for some reason wasn’t able to continue on it. But this time I think I will take my time and move slowly but surely.

Why this Blog ?

Honestly, I wanted to continue my japanese learning, infact I think I have to start from scratch because its been 4 years. So, I want to track my learning, progress and store in a place where I can watch myself and admire the small achievements.

One of the other reason is when I write my things other people floating with me on the same boat can be encouraged and together we can make it by sharing experiences and resources.

What to Expect?

I am planning to put a blog every Saturday or Sunday. And in this blog I will be sharing

• Progress - I will share you my learnings and progress of my journey
• Challenges - I will talk about what challenge I faced and How did I overcome it
• Resources - If I find some good resources, I will be sharing with you all.
• Notes - So, I will be making notes along the way because I make notes while I study. And apart from that I may also share portions of the books which I study.
• Worksheets - I am thinking of making some worksheets. So, I can work on it in regular intervals to check my memory. I can share that with you as well ( If I make any ).

Join Me!

I invite you to join me on this journey. Whether you’re also learning Japanese, interested in Japanese culture, or simply curious about the process, I hope my experiences can offer some value and inspiration. Feel free to share your own tips, resources, and stories in the comments – I’d love to hear from you!

Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more updates. Let's embark on this exciting adventure together!

Arigatou gozaimasu (ありがとうございます) – thank you very much!