[astrogaijin]

When I mention to peopled age, that I want to live and work in Japan they always think it's just because of anime and manga. That is not true, now im not saying I have not seen anime since everyone has. But it bothers me that that's all they know. It is not why im interested in Japan.

I also disagree with a previous comment that said that Japanese history was boring. I think it's really interesting. It is the countries history that defines it's current mentality and culture. Japans history is interesting and unique to that of the rest of Asia. I'm always looking to learn more about it. I like reading about Japan before the Edo period. I'm also reading current Japanese news everyday online through the Japan Times since today's current events influence the people in the future and you never get to see any national news outside Japan.