Wagotabi: Learn Japanese

Wagotabi works as a daily companion for learning Japanese from the ground up at your own pace. It teaches you to read, write, and understand Japanese in context, so you don’t just memorize isolated lists—you use the language as you play. The game helps you retain Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji while you move through an adventure that rewards real comprehension.

Built with Experts and Real Japan in Mind

Wagotabi was developed with input from 300+ Japanese language experts, official Japanese prefecture tourism associations, and thousands of early testers. This collaboration shapes the game into an experience that follows a graded reader approach: it introduces vocabulary and grammar gradually, then reinforces them through repeated, meaningful use.

A Structured Path Aligned with JLPT (Starting at N5)

Wagotabi introduces words and grammar points according to the JLPT standard, beginning with N5. The game presents concepts step by step and makes you apply them immediately, which helps you build solid fundamentals. Beginners can start with no prior knowledge, and learners with experience can move faster without feeling held back.

Learn by Traveling Through Japan (In-Game)

The game takes you through real Japanese cities and everyday scenarios. You learn how to:

• introduce yourself naturally
• order food and interact politely
• ask for directions and understand responses
• explore locations and uncover secrets through dialogue and quests

By tying language to situations, Wagotabi helps you remember what you learn because you associate words and grammar with a purpose.

Vocabulary, Kana, and Kanji Without Overwhelming Lists

Wagotabi replaces intimidating study dumps with guided discovery. You collect new vocabulary, Kana, and Kanji as you progress, and the game explains grammar patterns and conjugation clearly. Instead of forcing you to grind through massive charts, it teaches you what you need at the moment you need it.

Challenges, Minigames, and Competitive Practice

Wagotabi pushes you to practice actively through gameplay challenges:

• You face “Japanese Grand Masters” in their castle to earn recognition.
• You compete with other learners using Kana and Kanji minigames.
• You can post your best results to a leaderboard, which adds motivation and replay value.

These modes help you build speed and accuracy, especially for character recognition.

Personalization and SRS That Targets Weak Points

Wagotabi lets you shape your learning journey. You can customize your avatar and adjust difficulty, but the biggest advantage comes from its SRS (spaced repetition system). The SRS identifies what you struggle with and brings those items back at the right time, which improves long-term retention and reduces wasted review.

Immersion Features That Support Real Understanding

Wagotabi emphasizes immersion with tools that make Japanese feel usable rather than abstract:

• Fully voiced Japanese dialogue
• Interactive tooltips and a visual dictionary (with tags and illustrations)
• Grammar explanations that connect directly to what you see in-game
• Stroke order and calligraphy practice for Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
• Kanji reference tools (such as a “Kanjidex” and similar-looking Kanji support)
• Progress tracking so you can measure improvement over time

Offline, Ad-Free, and No In-App Purchases

Wagotabi delivers a full experience without ads and without in-app purchases. You can also play entirely offline, which makes it easy to study during commutes, travel, or any time you don’t want to rely on a connection.

Current Content Included in the Game

Wagotabi already includes substantial learning material designed for repeated use in context:

• 365+ carefully chosen words and grammar points
• 180+ Kanji
• 500+ example sentences
• 2200+ voiced Japanese dialogues
• 350+ unique NPCs

The game doesn’t just list this content—it uses it frequently through conversations and quests to improve memory and recall.