Japanese is most desired Asian language to learn among Americans: study
A recent study conducted by LTL Language School has revealed that Japanese is the most desired Asian language to learn among Americans. The results: Analyzing 42 East and South Asian languages using 24 keywords through Google Keyword Planner, the study found that Japanese topped the list with an average monthly search volume of 170,927.5 over the past 12 months in the U.S. The influence of Japanese media, such as anime and manga, is considered a significant factor in its popularity.
Source: yahoo.com