This article examined the differences between Japanese and English, discussed factors that affect the speed at which they are spoken, compared the speeds of these two languages, considered the pros and cons of speaking quickly in either language, and provided examples of fast-speaking in both languages. It concluded that Japanese is generally spoken faster than English due to fewer syllables per word on average and the lack of particles or honorifics found within English speech. Additionally, it looked at both the pros and cons of speaking fast in both languages as well as examples of how it can be used effectively to quickly convey information without causing confusion among listeners.