# "Why did you come to Japan?" Official Yubisashi App

> Japanese phrasebook and communication tool with native audio for travelers. (iPhone/iPad app by Yubisashi Co., Ltd. (Apps).)

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- Developer: [Yubisashi Co., Ltd. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/348102361)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 20 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Chinese
- Released: 2016-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/why-did-you-come-to-japan-official-yubisashi-app/id1067230643/reviews.md

## What is "Why did you come to Japan?" Official Yubisashi App?

A team of interviewers ask non-Japanese arrivals "Why did you come to Japan?" in Japan with international airport then the team will close-contact report them.
"Why did you come to Japan? (Youは何しに日本へ？ Yū wa Nani Shi ni Nippon e?)" is a Japanese popular television program.
"YUBISASHI Point and Phrase Book" is a communication tool and the best-selling book series more than 510 million copies sold.

Released "Why did you come to Japan?" of Yubisashi App.(Free!)

■This is an App for the best-selling book series more than 510 million copies sold, "YUBISASHI Point and Phrase Book" This application offers you our original communication tool "Touch and Talk"
■ Listening to the Japanese pronunciation as much as you want!
Touch the screen and listen to the Japanese native speakers' pronunciation. 
It can also be used for Japanese language study.
■Posted foreign visitors to Japan visited locations on map.

A team of interviewers ask non-Japanese arrivals "Why did you come to Japan?" in Japan with international airport then the team will close-contact report them.
"Why did you come to Japan? (Youは何しに日本へ？ Yū wa Nani Shi ni Nippon e?)" is a Japanese popular television program.
"YUBISASHI Point and Phrase Book" is a communication tool and the best-selling book series more than 510 million copies sold.

You must download this communication app when you go to Japan!

It’s fine if you’re not sure about the grammar or pronunciation of Japanese. Phrases are recorded the way they’re really used in conversation. Simply tap, and you can communicate in ***. 
Before trips and fan meetings, business travel, study abroad, and homestays; for your first step into study of ***; when you’d like to learn more really useful words... YUBISASHI is here to support you. 

Useful! Features of the App

1. Listening to the Japanese pronunciation as much as you want!
Touch the screen and listen to the Japanese native speakers' pronunciation. 
It can also be used for Japanese language study.

2. Improvement of displaying the phrases
Enlarge the phrases by touching the screen.

3. Lots of useful words and phrases in various situations!
It contains selected useful words and phrases in 8 situations from transportation to eating, shopping and trouble.

4. Favorited and Searching
You can use the following functions by touching and holding a screen of each phrase.and you can serch words with index, voice and keyword.

5. Posted foreign visitors to Japan visited locations on map.

Other Functions

-Bookshelf
You can download some contents in the bookshelf.
Even if you're offline, you can use the downloaded contents anywhere.

-Voice Search
You can use the Voice Search(Index and keyword search) in the Yubisashi Book.

-Official Site
Show the official site of the TV program.

-Camera/Memo
You can use simple camera and memo in this app.
You can also post to the SNS, such as Facebook and Twitter.

## Key features

- Native Japanese pronunciation audio
- Offline phrasebook access
- Phrase search and favorites
- Visitor location map
- Phrase enlargement
- Camera and memo functions


## Frequently asked questions about "Why did you come to Japan?" Official Yubisashi App

### Does Yubisashi have ads?

No, Yubisashi is an ad-free application. It does not contain any advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### How does Yubisashi help with Japanese pronunciation?

Yubisashi allows you to listen to Japanese native speakers pronounce phrases as many times as you want. Simply touch the screen to hear the audio, aiding in language study and correct pronunciation.

### Can I use Yubisashi offline in Japan?

Yes, you can download content to your bookshelf and use it offline anywhere. This ensures you have access to essential phrases and communication tools even without an internet connection.

### What kind of phrases are included in Yubisashi?

Yubisashi contains selected useful words and phrases in 8 different situations, covering transportation, eating, shopping, and trouble. These are phrases commonly used in real conversations.

### How can I find specific phrases in Yubisashi?

You can search for words using the index, voice search, or keywords. Touching and holding a phrase allows you to add it to your favorites for quick access.

### Is Yubisashi suitable for beginners learning Japanese?

Yes, Yubisashi is designed to support beginners. It provides native speaker pronunciations and phrases as they are really used in conversation, making it a great starting point for language study.

### What is the age rating for Yubisashi?

Yubisashi has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

### What devices support Yubisashi?

Yubisashi is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for use on Apple's mobile operating systems.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2016-04-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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