The J-Test is a test of practical Japanese language ability. An alternative test is the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). But, with the J-Test, you take the test and they tell you what level you are. With the JLPT, you have to choose a test level, then you either pass or fail.
I took the easier test, levels E-F. I'll let you know how I did when I get my results!
It must have been test day. I saw several of my students at Utsunomiya station. They told me they were taking a test. They were very surprised when I said, "Me, too! I'm taking a Japanese test." They have to take an entrance exam to get into high school.
My test was near Omiya station, which is 2 1/2 hours away by train. I had intended to stop at Makudonarudo for lunch, but it was crowded (I checked two of them), so I decided to try KFC. They had a "Beer Set", which was advertised by saying that beer made chicken delicious. It wasn't as hot or delicous as McDonald's, though. One piece of chicken, fries and a small beer was 700 yen. 
When I got done with lunch, I headed toward Tokyu Hands. On the way, I saw this. Yes, that is a man dressed as a cow, singing. It is the year of the cow, but how strange! I wasn't the only one taking pictures.On the way home, I ran into some students again. I got to keep my question booklet from my test so I showed them my test booklet and they showed me their English test booklet. I hope we all did well!
BTW, for another gaijin look at Japan, check out this blog: Loco in Yokohama Some of it may not be totally SFW (subject and/or language -- your mileage may vary depending on where you work), but Loco writes interesting stuff. Check it out!
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You always looked for the challenge of a test, nothing to fear there for you, at least not the idea of a test. Hope you did well. Seems you found an appropriate reward in a satisfying lunch. The cow-man was to check your sense of humor. I thought he was funny, did you?
Are you going to blog with the gaijen?
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