Why learning Japanese is a complete WASTE of time

Daniel argues Japanese requires years, money, and effort, yet offers little value unless one lives in Japan; at 30, he regrets investing. He says short-term visitors and even long-term residents can manage through English basics, Google Maps, convenience stores, Amazon, and minimal interaction. He calls JLPT Levels 1–2 wasteful: employers ignored his certificate and judged spoken ability; he also regrets unused Korean study.

The transcript reverses his former Japanese-learning ambition, turning fear of unused skills into justification for avoiding new goals.