Culture
The fun side of Japanese
Quiz yourself on the Japan behind the language, learn the words of your favorite screen genres, and play with your own name in kana and kanji.
Culture & travel quizzes30
Japanese Food BasicsSushi, ramen, onigiri — and what to say before you eat.Japan's Regions 101From snowy Hokkaido to tropical Okinawa — get your bearings.Famous Local SpecialtiesEvery region has a meibutsu — a local pride dish or product.Japan's Must-See PlacesA traveler's cheat sheet: bullet trains, neon districts, shrines, historic cities and hot springs.Everyday Life in JapanConvenience stores, trains, bathhouses, bowing and taking off your shoes.View all 30 packs
Fan Tracks6
The Japanese of your favorite screen genres — ranked by real subtitle statistics.
School LifeClassroom banter, club activities, and exam seasonNewCrime & MysteryDetectives, interrogations, and whodunitsNewFantasy & IsekaiMagic, guilds, and other worldsNewRomanceConfessions, first dates, and happy endingsNewSci-Fi & SpaceSpaceships, androids, and time machinesNewWork & OfficeBosses, meetings, and salaryman lifeNew
Play with JapaneseFree tools — instant, no sign-in
Your Name in KatakanaSee your name in katakana — the official way to write foreign names — with a hanging-scroll art card to save and share.Your Name in KanjiTurn your name into decorative kanji (ateji): pick from curated characters, each with its meaning.Romaji ⇄ Kana ConverterRomaji ⇄ hiragana ⇄ katakana, converted instantly as you type.Japan Prefecture Map QuizLearn all 47 prefectures on an interactive map — tap to explore, then quiz yourself region by region.