Best Kankai Global Academy Apps & Games

Nande - Learn & Speak Japanese

Kanji, Hiragana, Games with AI

Free

Learn Japanese through real-life situations and AI-powered conversations. Progress from beginner to JLPT N5 with structured lessons, handwriting practice, and optional live teacher sessions. Turn what you know into what you can say.

Japanese

More than a dictionary

Free

This comprehensive language learning tool offers an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences. It includes advanced features like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader, alongside flashcard study tools and JLPT-specific lists. Learn Japanese offline with this pocket-sized study companion.

Yomoyo: Japanese Reader

Immersion and study tools

Free

Learn to read Japanese through immersive content and integrated study tools. Access authentic texts, scan physical books, and generate custom stories. Features include a pop-up dictionary, vocabulary lists, and flashcards for effective language acquisition.

Japanese Kanji Stories

Master kanji through stories

Free

Master Japanese kanji through engaging mnemonic stories and guided writing exercises. This app features a smart review system that adapts to your learning pace and provides detailed progress tracking. Explore over 2,000 kanji connected in a unique constellation to understand their relationships.

MAU M&L Natural History

by Musashino Art University

Free

Explore a curated collection of rare historical books from the 17th to 19th centuries, featuring detailed high-resolution images and descriptions. Access works on anatomy, natural history, and voyages, with the ability to zoom in on every detail. The app supports English and Japanese, automatically switching based on device settings.

Tsurukame - For WaniKani

Learn Japanese Kanji

Free

Master Japanese Kanji and vocabulary with a native iOS app that leverages WaniKani's spaced repetition system. Enjoy offline access to lessons and reviews, with progress syncing automatically when you reconnect. Track your learning with detailed progress graphs.

Japanese Dictionary Takoboto

Japanese language study tool

Free

This app is a comprehensive Japanese-English dictionary and language learning tool. It offers detailed information on words, including example sentences, kanji details, and conjugated forms. Search functionality supports various input methods like kanji, kana, and romaji.

Share The Third Place

Share Third Place with friends

Free

Discover and share your "third place" – a comfortable spot outside of home, school, or work. Connect with others by sharing photos and videos of your favorite locations, fostering new friendships and exploring different perspectives.

Imperial Palaces Guide

by The Imperial Household Agency

Free

This official audio guide app provides tours of Japan's Imperial Palaces in six languages. It features maps, GPS-enabled notifications for commentary points, and relevant photographs to enhance your visit.

GoshuinGo

Discover, collect, record

Free

Discover and collect unique temple stamps (Goshuin) during your trip to Japan. Find shrines and temples, view Goshuin previews, and get essential visitor information like opening hours and directions.

Audio Tours - Kyoto Arashiyama

Explore Arashiyama: 10 Stops

Free

Explore 10 key locations in Kyoto's Arashiyama with engaging audio guides, stunning photography, and a GPS-linked map. Experience the history, culture, and natural beauty through local insights and atmospheric sound design.

Katakana Memory Hint [English]

by The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai

Free

Learn Japanese katakana characters through engaging mnemonic pictures, sounds, and animations. Test your knowledge with various quizzes and access a pronunciation guide for each character. Ideal for beginners and those curious about Japanese writing.

Island of Origin -Awaji RPG-

2D-RPG with the Japan Heritage

Free

Embark on a fantasy adventure set on the mythical Awaji Island, inspired by Japanese mythology. A high school student is summoned to ancient times to battle demons and revive a legendary sword, encountering friends and facing a poignant destiny.