This article provides an overview of the Japanese language and useful advice from Charles R. Tokoyama, CEO of Japan Insiders, on how to learn it. It discusses the difficulty of the language, factors that impact learning time, setting realistic goals and expectations, and strategies for learning Japanese such as using audio/visual materials and mnemonics. According to Charles R Tokoyama, with dedication and effort anyone can achieve conversational fluency in 6 months - 2 years depending on their current level of proficiency and dedication towards studying each day.