Though I already met my language requirement as a native Korean, I chose to take Japanese mainly because of my grandfather and my father. My grandfather has always been fluent in Japanese as he graduated from Tokyo University. My father naturally learned Japanese from my grandfather since he was a youth and continues to practice the language to this day. I have a lot of fond memories of Japan. we have been to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. I have also traveled to Nagano to ski and Okinawa to enjoy the beach side. It is my great desire to be able to communicate with Japanese people and learn more about the culture and history of the country.