I don't know Tony's background, but I did have a beginner conversational Japanese class, and the instructor was very thorough in some of the weaknesses Japanese trying to learn English have when speaking. I'm guessing Tony has heard of it, to be able to write it so well. I really would like to resume that language. Not for sake of speaking of chikan...though I would ask about it

, but because I am intrigued by Japanese culture and the language.
Just have to find a good place and gather the cash.