# YomuYomu — Read Stories the Japanese Way

> Read Stories the Japanese Way (iPhone/iPad app by Jesse Venbrux.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yomuyomu/id1344411802 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jesse Venbrux](https://appshunter.io/developer/541790697)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yomuyomu/id1344411802/reviews.md

## What is YomuYomu?

Reading is one of the best ways to learn a language, especially Japanese with its variety of characters.

YomuYomu is a kind of e-reader specifically designed to read Japanese stories the traditional way (from top to bottom, right to left) but on a modern touch screen device.

!WARNING!
This app is not for beginners. It requires you to have a basic knowledge of the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems as well as Japanese in general.

Features
> A few classic Japanese stories
> Built-in dictionary and kanji information
> Simple interface
> Night Mode

Enjoy reading, and learn Japanese!


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-02-06

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

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## More apps by Jesse Venbrux

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All apps by Jesse Venbrux: https://appshunter.io/developer/541790697

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