In the beginning... Hi, I would like my first entry to chronicle the beginning of my Japanese journey. With next to no working knowledge of the language, I would greatly appreciate help with translating this entry into Japanese. My name is Matt, I am a university graduate with a fond interest in Japanese culture, living and the language. I have learnt the Hiragana syllabary, and look forward to becoming a fluent Japanese speaker. ありがとうございます。