JLPT N1

December 2013. 

I was sick, the guy sitting next to me kept burping uncontrollably and the room was so cold I could see my breath. 

I can't say my JLPT exam experience this time was ideal, but who cares. I passed. With a less embarrassing score. 

That's all that counts. 

But really?

You have to pay for your own certificate?!