Why should you study or learn to speak Japanese in Japan? There are many reasons to learn to speak the Japanese language. Japan is the 2nd largest economy in the world. Also, Japan's economy is 2nd only to those of the U.S. and they are a leader in the technology and marketing fields. Japan is a beautiful country of lush gardens and various attractions such as historical sites, monuments and hot springs .And other tranquil places to go and just sit and relax. When going out to eat don't be shy .You will find Japan has many different kinds of foods that you have never experienced before. Go ahead and try them .You will find the tastes will be more to your liking than you expected. You will want to view and take part in a tea ceremony if you can, it is a great experience to see. When learning Japanese in Japan you will be able to try to order your food in Japanese. If you aren't saying the right words the waiter or waitress will be glad to help you in the proper pronunciation of the words, thus helping you to learn more quickly and not go hungry or order something you really didn't want. When learning Japanese as with any other language, it is a gateway to many other Asian languages. Is Japanese hard to learn you ask? The Japanese language is easier to learn than you think .If you put some effort into learning it. But you will find it less difficult to speak than it is to write. Once you have the basics down you will be using it more frequently and learning more quickly. Japan is a culture with its own faux pas, customs, formalities and business etiquette that you will need to learn. Learning Japanese can greatly improve your chances to succeed. Especially if you want to work for or conduct business in Japan or with Japanese based firms like Honda, Sony, Toshiba and Canon as well as many others. Remember that Japan is a formal and traditional country. When learning Japanese in Japan you will be learning a language that dates back a long time. This is reflected in the people, their homes and their way of life. The Japanese people are more family oriented and laid back when at home than are people in most other countries. For this reason when learning Japanese in Japan you might want to stay with a family in their home. It will also be more economical than getting your own apartment. And less hassle than sharing one with another student. There are Japanese language schools all over Japan. In big cities like Tokyo or Osaka and smaller ones as well so shop around. You can easily get around Japan to see the various schools by train. The network of trains runs throughout the country and by getting an intra-Japan travel permit it will make the travel by train within the country of Japan easier to do. And you will have a great chance to see the country as a whole and hear the dialects of Japanese in the different regions.