The creator of this forum, their first message made me smile. It's because you said that your reason for your admiration of Japan is
not anime. I've had an obsession with Japan since I was just a little person! Sailor Moon was my Dora! I got so into anime and manga, and still am, and want to become a Mangaka, possibly. Except I have a LONG way to go. But I also have PLENTY of time. And Japan's culture... It's so beautiful. Don't you people agree?
I'm teaching myself Japanese... Oh gosh, their culture, is just so AMAZING!!!
Sorry, I'm rambling, but still. It IS!!! But anime and manga started it all for me.