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This app helps individuals moving to Japan navigate the complex administrative processes. It generates personalized task lists, tracks deadlines, provides survival Japanese phrases, and stores important documents. An AI coach is available to answer questions about visas, city hall, and daily life.
✓Personalized task lists based on visa and location
✓Deadline tracking for administrative tasks
✓AI-powered coach for questions on bureaucracy
✓Encrypted vault for important documents
✓Survival Japanese phrases for specific errands
✓Readiness check-ups for visa, language, and skills
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What's New in Daruma
1.1.1
September 29, 2026
• Completed Tasks Drawer: Finished tasks are now cleanly tucked into a collapsible drawer with 1-tap undo. • Custom Tasks: Add your own personal errands with dates, notes, and calendar sync. • Level-Aware Japanese: Furigana readings are now automatically streamlined for advanced learners in counter mode. • All 47 Prefectures: Select and update your destination prefecture directly from the Profile tab anytime. • In-Memory Privacy: Instant document scanning with zero cloud photo retention.
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Full Access - Monthly
Full Japan plan, coach and scanner. Monthly.
$5.991 Month
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FAQ
What is Daruma?
Daruma is an organizational tool designed to help individuals moving to Japan manage the complex administrative processes. It provides personalized task lists, tracks deadlines, offers survival Japanese phrases, and securely stores important documents.
Does Daruma offer a free trial?
Yes, Daruma offers a 1-week free trial for new subscribers on eligible subscriptions. This allows users to explore the features before committing to a paid plan.
What are the pricing tiers for Daruma?
Daruma offers two tiers: Essential and Pro. Essential includes statutory timelines, municipal checklists, and document scans, with monthly, yearly, and lifetime purchase options. Pro adds the AI Bureaucracy Coach and full document scanner capabilities, available as monthly or yearly subscriptions.
How does Daruma help with Japanese bureaucracy?
Daruma breaks down complex procedures into manageable tasks, tracks time-sensitive deadlines like move-in registration, and provides context-specific Japanese phrases for interactions at city hall, health insurance offices, and pension offices.
Can Daruma store my important documents?
Yes, Daruma features an encrypted vault for your important documents such as residence cards and visa paperwork. You can scan documents, and the app can extract relevant details.
Is Daruma available on all devices?
Based on the provided data, Daruma is supported on iPhone and iPod. Compatibility with other devices may vary.
How often is Daruma updated?
The app was last updated on September 29, 2026, indicating regular updates to ensure functionality and accuracy of information. The latest version is 1.1.1.
Does Daruma have ads?
No, Daruma is an essential administrative tool with zero ad tracking and no selling of user data. It is ad-free.
