Hiragana Times

Hiragana Times

Learn Japanese Through Japan

73 ratings
44 reviews
Free
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Released
November 20, 2013
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Learn Japanese through engaging articles and audio content. This app offers a unique blend of cultural insights and language learning tools, with furigana and English translations to aid comprehension. Ideal for beginners and those preparing for language proficiency tests.

✓Bilingual articles (English/Japanese)
✓Professional English and Japanese audio narration
✓Furigana over kanji
✓Direct sentence-by-sentence translation
✓Content relevant to JLPT
✓Access to digital library
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What's New in Hiragana Times

8.19.0

October 28, 2026

Articles now show a preview to readers without a subscription. Subscribe to read every article in full and listen to the audio.

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Hiragana Times Digital Version

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$5.491 Month
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User reviews

Please fix the icon

Very nice app, but can you please fix the icon? It doesn't show properly.

Fonts too small!

This looks like an interesting zine but the font is too small for my tired old eyes, even when I set the font size as large as possible. I use it on an I-pad..

Basic functions don‘t work

Saw the print copy in the bookstore and wanted to subscribe. Created an account online, tried to login to the app, could not find my account. Tried to purchase a subscription with ApplePay, repeatedly denied. Sorry, your competitor‘s app works fine, so I am using that instead.

Fantastic magazine and learning tool

Hiragana Times is very well put together with both excellent writing and Japanese/English translation and audio. So helpful for both the Japanese learner and anyone interested in Japan!

Beware

If you subscribe then download issues to read later, those issues all disappear when your subscription period ends!!!
So even though you paid for them they are stolen back .
The issues covering the subscription period should be perpetually available to customers.
Better to get the paper versions instead of this robbery.
I subscribed for one year but will never subscribe again.
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Response from developer

Sorry for the disappointment. Finally, the App has revamped by a new developer. In the year 2020, further new functions are coming up. I hope you will keep tracking on us and continue using it. Thank you for the comment.

FAQ

What is Hiragana Times?

Hiragana Times is a digital magazine designed to help you learn Japanese while exploring Japanese culture. It features articles written in both English and Japanese, with accompanying audio narrated by professionals. The content includes furigana over kanji and English transcriptions to assist learners.

How does Hiragana Times help with learning Japanese?

The app provides a direct translation by alternating between English and Japanese sentence blocks. It also includes furigana (hiragana) over kanji and English transcriptions over katakana, making it easier to understand complex characters. The audio feature allows for listening practice with native pronunciation.

Is Hiragana Times suitable for JLPT preparation?

Yes, the articles in Hiragana Times are curated to include expressions and kanji frequently found in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). This makes it a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the exam.

What is the subscription model for Hiragana Times?

Hiragana Times operates on a monthly subscription basis, granting you access to the entire digital library of issues. Audio tracks are included with all digital magazines. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

Can I use Hiragana Times on multiple devices?

Yes, the app allows you to read articles and listen to audio on all your devices, including PCs, mobile phones, and tablets. The digital version maintains the same content and layout as the printed version.