Roswalle's Workstation

That fear of losing some Japanese identity is at the root of most critics of early English education, and Japanese culture can arguably be considered more closely tied to language than others. Yet, many studies have found that a stronger sense of Japanese identity develops through contact with other languages and cultures. Awareness of one's cultural identity comes as much from comparison as from knowing oneself.
Japan must learn other languages, then, not only to understand other ways of thinking and feeling, but also to understand itself. Japan has too long remained an island linguistically. Geography is no longer an adequate excuse. Nowadays, language is what leaps borders with the greatest force and speed, and
Come back, whether via the Internet, trade policies or popular films. So let’s together reinforce the strength of Japan, I’m sure there’re many foreigners like me who are willing to help. That’s all friends. See you. Bye!