I worked as a secretary before becoming a Japanese teacher. The experience allowed me to appreciate the significance of language in various contexts, specifically through communication via email and telephone, as well as in reception duties and creating business documents including letters of appreciation and invitations. While I strongly felt that kind and compassionate language or words were nice, I struggled to express my thoughts clearly without misunderstanding. Thanks to the experience, I realized that I wanted to contribute to society using the power of “language” or “words,” encouraging me to enroll in Japanese language teacher training courses. Japanese is a complicated and profound language as seen in a variety of expressions shaped by its unique cultural context. Even for me, I find that the more I learn about it, the more challenging it is to master.

Nonetheless, studying Japanese is FUN and interesting!! I am enthusiastic about teaching such fascinating aspects of Japanese and the interaction with my students that cultivate understanding and appreciation of our diverse cultures, ultimately contributing to a harmonious multicultural society.