My name is James. I’m from Portland. I already know some Japanese, and i have been to Japan twice already. but here is my reason for learning. I want to make many friends in Japan and I just want to connect with people over there more. And what better way is there, than to learn Japanese… of course! haha. I love travelling, and Japan is just such an awesome place to be. ok now besides why its just awesome over there, it is a fact that christianity in Japan is less than 1% of the entire japanese population. Now I know that a lot of people will read this, and probably just skip it, ignore, or just whatever… some crazy Jesus lover trying to convert people. No, thats not it. I completely 100% respect everyone’s believes. I just hope for the same respect in return, but if not, thats ok too. I’m not here to force anything on anyone at all. I just feel alot of people just have the wrong idea about who Jesus is. Because the Bible never tells us anywhere that Jesus forced himself on people. I personally see a need for God’s love to be spread in Japan. Even more so now because of the terrible disaster that just happened. Now when i say God’s love, i mean not human love, because i believe humans have twisted and distorted, as well as watered down what love is suppose to mean and be. I just want to love people the way Jesus intended love to be. Again this is all my beliefs. and i completely respect everyone for theirs. And Im not trying to be a friend or anything to someone just because i want to “convert” someone. thats not it at all. Jesus commands his followers to simply spread his word, and love to others. BUT, its not our job to make anyone believe. I hope one day i can save up to get back out to Japan again, and just give everything i possible have to people in need. my time, my help, my friendship, and God’s gentle love. ok. thank you so much for your time if you read all of this. よろしく！