Bastian Holten-Møllerさん (デンマーク)

Even though I had studied some Japanese on my own, this was my first actual class, so I was a bit nervous about whether I’d be able to keep up. But that worry turned out to be completely unnecessary. My classmates came from very different backgrounds and had varying levels of prior experience with the language, and the teachers were incredibly accommodating of that. They were also super friendly and enthusiastic, creating a relaxed learning environment where making mistakes was just part of the process of improving. It quickly became my favorite course of the semester, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in studying Japanese during their time at UTokyo!