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In the 1970's, Japan was progressing undauntedly towards economic growth.
During that period, interested individuals believing confidently that
the day will come very near in the future when people all over the world
aspire in learning the Japanese language got together and set off searching
the venue of Japanese language education research. Thus mark the dawn
of the Association for Japanese-Language Teaching.
Language is the culture itself of a nation, but at the same time,
it serves as a means of international communication. The role of
Japanese language instructors is expanding even more these days.
The instructors teach Japanese so that people around the globe will
be able to have an accurate understanding of our country, our culture,
and our people. They teach so permanent residents from abroad can
adapt themselves to society as quickly as possible through their
knowledge of the Japanese language.
Our association, by analyzing the individual needs of the students
and developing teaching materials to meet those requirements, practices
effective Japanese language education. We are also making every
effort to promote global understanding as well as realizing domestic
internationalization.
K. Nishio
Chair
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