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The English Paradox: Four decades of life and language in Japan
A personal perspective on the complex role English plays in Japan.
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Magic: The Gathering took me from N2 to Japanese fluency
Passing the JLPT N2 is one thing, but actively managing projects in Japanese is another. This is how I used Magic: The Gathering to bridge the gap from academic study to professional confidence in Tokyo.