Yurisan, can I tell you about my visit to the Japan weekend tradeshow?
Yes, please do
Here, in Valencia, Spain
Let me welcome you to "Japan Weekend"!
For two months
I have only been
talking on Skype and today,
is my first time...
to speak Japanese
in person
OK
When I arrived, first I made a video intro..
Then I walked around until I saw people who looked like they were Japanese
They had
cosplay clothing on
you know, costumes like anime characters
Yes, I do
Cosplay, yes
I...
So I walked up to them and tried to speak Japanese with them
Ok
Do you want to see what happened?
What happened?
Look, I'll show you the video...
Excuse me, Japanese...
Does anyone speak Japanese?
We are Chi....
Is it OK if I record an interview with you on my video camera?
Yes...
You are.. Chinese!
Yes, they were Chinese!
Yes, they were
It's a fair mistake! They were dressed up in an anime
and they were the only Asians in the event
They didn't understand Japanese,
so I couldn't really practice
I see...
You speak Chinese, Benny?
Yes, I do
My Chinese is good
but
It looks like I'll have to wait until January for better Japanese practice
In Valencia,
many Chinese people
There are many Chinese people
but Japanese
There are no Japanese people
But I'll continue to try to improve on Skype!
Yes, you can practice on Skype with me
Sure
Wonderful!
This has been Benny Lewis reporting from the Manga hall!