Yumi Nakata
I grew up in a small town in Japan and moved to Southern California where I graduated with a degree in Sociology. I have stayed connected with Japan through tutoring and writing on my blog. I look forward to connecting with people interested in my culture and language.
Articles
The Gaijin Complex
What is the "The Gaijin Complex" and how do Japanese people really feel about foreigners.
5 Quirks Of Working In A Japanese Company
There are drastic differences between Japanese and American work environments. I'll compare some of the differences that I've seen since I started working in America.
Differences between the U.S. and Japanese Education Systems
Deciding to attend university in America was a much bigger challenge than I anticipated.
5 Reasons why learning Japanese is so popular
Despite being a difficult language to learn, Japanese is still one of the most popular foreign languages. Here are 5 reasons why learning Japanese is so popular.
