# The 100 Japanese Poems

> Read Japanese tanka poems aloud for the 'carta' card game or for learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Everyleaf Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-100-japanese-poems/id429144066 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Everyleaf Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/321324972)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 299 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-100-japanese-poems/id429144066/reviews.md

## What is The 100 Japanese Poems?

'The 100 Japanese Poems' is an application to read poems called 'tanka'  in 'Ogura Hyakunin Issyu' aloud with the '4-3-1-5 method' which is used for the 'carta' contests.

 'Carta' is an Japanese card game in which players fight over the poem-printed cards. When a poem is read aloud, the player who touches the right card first can take that card. Finally, the person who has largest numbers will be a winner. (There are several other rules.) 

To play 'carta' with these 100 poem cards, you need at least 2 things. One is the 100 card set, another is a person who read poems aloud. This application can serve as that reader role. It will be useful when all people there would like to play 'carta' as players or you want to practice 'carta' alone. It's also useful when nobody can read poems correctly. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN'T PLAY 'CARTA' WITHOUT THE REAL CARDS. 

You can also enjoy this application for learning. For this purpose you don't need real cards. You can enjoy watching cards with Japanese, seeing the meaning in English of each poem and listening the reading.

## Key features

- Read 100 Japanese tanka poems
- Uses '4-3-1-5 method' for 'carta' contests
- Facilitates 'carta' card game play
- Practice 'carta' alone
- Learning mode with English translations
- Audio readings of poems

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-100-japanese-poems/id429144066/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Wouldn’t Be Terrible If It Was Free

*2020-02-12, version 1.3*

Lacking English translations and kimariji, this is already lackluster compared to other study methods on the internet. Add lackluster illustrations and charge for it and the whole thing is just not worth it. Just look up hyakunin isshu on the internet and get the free and really quite wonderful Competitive Karuta Online app.

## Frequently asked questions about The 100 Japanese Poems

### What is The 100 Japanese Poems app?

The 100 Japanese Poems app provides readings of 100 Japanese tanka poems using a specific method for the 'carta' card game. It also includes a learning mode with English translations and audio readings.

### Can I play the 'carta' game with The 100 Japanese Poems app?

No, you cannot play 'carta' directly with the app. The app serves as the reader for the poems, and you need the physical 'carta' cards to play the game.

### What is the '4-3-1-5 method' used in The 100 Japanese Poems app?

The '4-3-1-5 method' is a specific reading technique for tanka poems used in 'carta' contests. The app utilizes this method to read the poems aloud.

### What are the learning features of The 100 Japanese Poems app?

For learning, the app allows you to view the Japanese poems, see their English meanings, and listen to audio readings. This mode does not require the physical 'carta' cards.

### What devices does The 100 Japanese Poems app support?

The 100 Japanese Poems app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does The 100 Japanese Poems app cost?

The 100 Japanese Poems app is a paid application and costs $3.99.

### When was The 100 Japanese Poems app last updated?

The 100 Japanese Poems app was last updated on July 19, 2021, with version 1.4.

### What is the age rating for The 100 Japanese Poems app?

The 100 Japanese Poems app has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.4 — 2021-07-19

To prevent the song from starting immediately after pressing the play button, I added a 3-second pause at the beginning of the song.

## Apps similar to The 100 Japanese Poems

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [クラウドプラクティショナー一問一答](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1642745560) | — | $2.99 | Education |
| [Learn Graphs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-graphs/id1155922532) | 1.0 (1) | $4.99 | Education |
| [Japanese Flashcards TokeiTango](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-flashcards-tokeitango/id1492526803) | 4.7 (11) | $4.99 | Education |
| [U.S. bubbles: US map quiz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-bubbles-us-map-quiz/id1084234811) | 3.3 (8) | $0.99 | Education |
| [Let's Memorize! Hyakunin Isshu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-memorize-hyakunin-isshu/id1551834307) | — | Free | Education |
| [Mayan Math](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayan-math/id1450110752) | 4.7 (6) | $0.99 | Education |

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*