Participating in Japan Bowl motivated me to move beyond just studying a language in the classroom, allowing me to gain cultural awareness and a new understanding of the world. Japan Bowl fostered my passion for Japanese language and culture, encouraging me to continue studying Japanese, and plan to study abroad. Now, as an East Asian Studies major, I strive to use the cultural knowledge that Japan Bowl has given me in the future to promote awareness of Japanese culture and strengthen the US relationship with Japan.
More than language.
