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October 2026 - Update 🌸

Update: Update the beginners guide to include a list of the first steps needed to learn the basics of the Japanese language.
Favorites: You can now save resources by clicking the star next to them. Find them all on the new Favorites page, sorted by category. Favorites stay in your browser, nothing is sent anywhere.
Import & Export: Switching devices? Export your favorites as a JSON file from the Favorites page and import it on the other one.
Mobile: The menu, home, favorites and "On this page" buttons are now stacked as icons in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Animations: Pages, cards, search and menus now move a little more smoothly. If you've turned on reduced motion on your device, the animations are turned off.

New Resources:

Ako from Nihongo Picnic - Japanese lessons by a native teacher, with easy talks for listening practice.
BabyBus Original Stories - Original children's stories in simple Japanese, as audiobook episodes.
Benri.com Calendar - Japanese calendar with holidays, rokuyou and moon phases for each year.
Furifont - A Japanese font that shows furigana by itself
Good News for Cities - Japanese podcast of relaxed talks about cities, architecture and urban life.
J-WAVE Innovation World Era - J-WAVE radio show on innovation, technology and creative ideas, in Japanese.
JP-Subtitles - Archive of Japanese subtitle files for many anime, useful for immersion and mining.
Kihonteki na Bunshou Sahou - Guide to basic Japanese writing rules, aimed at aspiring light novel writers.
Kosenda Japanese Classroom - Japanese lessons on grammar, JLPT topics and natural expressions.
Kotoba no Kyuukyuubako - Explains correct usage, readings and differences of easily confused Japanese words.
Minna no Maruyama Zoo - Podcast from Sapporo's Maruyama Zoo about its animals and keepers.
NihongoDekita with Sayaka - Japanese lessons on grammar, nuance and natural expressions.
Obaachan no Nihon Mukashibanashi - Japanese folk tales read aloud in a gentle grandmother's voice.
Shiro Neko Japanese - Japanese lessons on grammar, vocabulary and casual speech.
Suzuki Toshio no Ghibli Asemamire - Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki talks with guests about films and culture.
WEB Tori Zukan - Japanese bird identification guide with photos and names of wild birds.

May 2026 - Update 🌸

Feedback form: I've added a feedback form to the site. If you have any suggestions or ideas, feel free to reach out! Your feedback helps provide the best resources for everyone.

New Resources:

Classical Japanese Auxiliary Verb Chart - Chart of auxiliary verbs used in classical Japanese (kobun).
Fumitei Comprehensive Grammar Guide - Comprehensive guide covering Japanese grammar points in depth.
Imi Kaisetsu Note - Japanese word meaning explanations and usage notes.
J-Nihongo - Japanese grammar explanations and lessons for learners.
Japanese Stack Exchange - Q&A community for Japanese language learners and speakers.
Japanese with Teppei and Noriko - Podcast site teaching natural Japanese with Teppei and Noriko.
JLPT N2 Grammar Playlist - YouTube playlist covering JLPT N2 grammar points.
JLPT Official Site - Official site for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
JPDB - Vocabulary and kanji SRS tool with frequency-based decks.
Kanji Alive - Interactive kanji dictionary app with video stroke order.
Kanji Game Creator - Create custom kanji quiz games to practice reading.
Kanji Nerd - Kanji study resource with breakdowns and mnemonics.
Kanji Pirates - A game app designed to help you master all kanji characters learned in Japanese elementary school
Kanji Stroke Order Dictionary - Dictionary showing correct kanji stroke writing order.
Kanji Test Game - Web-based kanji quiz game to test your knowledge.
Kanji wo Kakou - Kanji writing practice site with stroke order guides.
Kanjikana - Free lists and tools to learn Japanese kanji and vocabulary. Suitable for all levels.
Kanjipedia - Comprehensive online kanji dictionary with detailed entries.
Kuma Sensei - Kuma Sensei is a small but growing hub for Japanese learning, with study plans, posts about Japanese language and culture, and resources.
Learn Japanese with Noriko - Podcast teaching Japanese through natural conversation with Noriko.
Marshall's Grammar List - Comprehensive list of Japanese grammar points with explanations.
Momoko To Nihongo - Japanese listening podcast for beginners and intermediates.
Nihon no Kotoba to Bunka - Site exploring Japanese language and culture together.
Nihongo Kyoshi NET - Grammar and teaching resources by Japanese language teachers.
Nihongo Picnic - Japanese podcast with Ako covering everyday conversation topics.
Nihongo Zattsu Dan - Japanese language podcast discussing everyday topics.
Oichan's Dictionary - Japanese dictionary and language reference resource.
TUFS Japanese Grammar Course - University-hosted structured Japanese grammar course.
Yokubi (よくび) - An exhaustive grammar guide

January 2026 - Update 🌸

New Category: Added a 'Science & Technology' category to the site.

New Resources:

Asahi News Podcast (朝日新聞ニュースの現場から) - In-depth reporting and analysis by Asahi Shimbun journalists.
Butuzaku (ぶつざく) - Quick, friendly intros to living things and biology topics.
Goryugocast (ごりゅごcast) - Tech tips and tools to make work and life easier.
Iida Koji The Daily News (飯田浩司 The Daily News) - Condensed daily news updates hosted by Koji Iida.
Kieharu Psychology Radio (きえはる心理学ラジオ) - Psychology explained in a calm, approachable way.
Know Food Radio (KNOWフードラジオ〜知って味わう理科・社会。) - Food through science and society—learn while you listen.
Machida Tetsu no Fukabori (町田徹のふかぼり！) - Weekly deep dives into Japanese economic and political news.
NewsPicks Talk Room (NewsPicks Talk Room) - Business, tech, and social topics discussed by NewsPicks editors.
Off Topic (オフトピック) - US-centric tech, startups, business, and culture deep dives.
Ogiue Chiki Session (荻上チキ・Session) - Daily current affairs podcast with critical analysis and interviews.
OK! Cozy up! (飯田浩司のOK! Cozy up！) - Daily Japanese news talk show with commentary and guest opinions.
Radio Scientia (科学のラジオ〜Radio Scientia) - Science conversations that connect research with daily life.
Rebuild - Japanese tech podcast on software, gadgets, and developer talk.
SBS Japanese (SBS日本語放送) - Japanese-language news and features from Australia’s SBS.
Scienmania (サイエンマニア) - Science curiosities, weird facts, and learning for fun.
Scientalk (サイエントーク) - Science made entertaining—news, topics, and fun explanations.
Shonou Radio (小農ラジオ) - Organic farming, soil, compost, and practical agri talk.
Sonnai Rika no Jikan (そんない理科の時間) - Friendly science episodes and curious everyday explanations.
Still Rendering (スティレン) - A couple in Brooklyn chats about life, tech, and culture.
Tsukuba Univ Lab Side Story - Behind-the-scenes stories from university labs and research.
Weekly Nikkei Trendy & Cross Trend - Weekly bite-size trend and business keywords from editors.
Yuru Computer Kagaku Radio (ゆるコンピュータ科学ラジオ) - Easygoing computer science chats for curious listeners.
Yuru Yuru Sugaku Essence (ゆるゆる数学エッセンス) - Relaxed math stories and concepts, explained simply.

Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best in 2026 and happy learning!

October 2025 - Update

Visual & Performance: I've rebuilt the site from the ground up with a fresh design and a better codebase. Enjoy a smoother and more pleasant browsing experience.
Smarter Categories: Finding what you need is now easier. I've tried to better sort all existing categories and added several new ones to improve resource discovery.
New "Beginner Essentials" Page: A dedicated page has been added to guide newcomers. It's the perfect starting point for anyone looking to get acquainted with the essentials.
"Surprise me" Button: A simple randomizer button to discover a new site with a single click. Yay!

New Resources:

Aquatic Insects Photo Index - Macro photos and IDs for freshwater aquatic insects.
BIRD FAN: Wild Bird Guide - Wild Bird Society guide with searchable lists and call samples.
Bird Photo Index - Photo catalog of birds observed around Chiba and nearby areas.
Chirimon Encyclopedia - Identify tiny sea creatures found in dried young sardines.
Chōgyo Zukan — Game Fish - Angler-focused fish profiles with practical notes and tips.
Digital Dialects: Animals 1 - Beginner game to learn animal words with audio and simple quizzes.
Digital Dialects: Animals 2 - Next-step practice for animal vocabulary with listening tasks.
Dinosaur Encyclopedia - Species index by the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.
Earth Pest Encyclopedia - Pest biology and control advice by Earth Corporation.
Evolving Insect Encyclopedia - Broad photo index of insects organized by order and family.
Forest Creatures — Mammals - Photo-based guide to mammals living in Tokyo Gas’s forest sites.
Household Pest Encyclopedia - Traits and control methods for pests in and around homes.
Ikimonopedia - Large web animal encyclopedia with photos, videos, and species facts.
Japanese Bird Encyclopedia - Species pages with photos, calls, ranges, and identification tips.
Larvae Encyclopedia - Photo catalog specializing in insect larvae across orders.
Monosugoi Zukan - NHK’s interactive animal book with 3D views, quizzes, and facts.
Poisonous Fish Guide - Overview of toxic and venomous fish with identification points.
Sakana Zukan - Searchable fish index with hazards, habitat, and usage notes.
Spider Encyclopedia - Common spiders with clear photos and concise descriptions.
Toshitoshi Web Aquarium - Photo tours and highlights from aquariums nationwide.
Toshitoshi Web Fish Encyclopedia - Fish photos shot at aquariums across Japan with brief notes.

Thank you and happy learning!

April 2025 - Update

New Category: Introduced a new game category page.
Introduced a new section: Created a dedicated kana section on the Resources page.

New Resources:

AFK Arena - Adventure / Arena game
Aggretsuko: Match 3 - Puzzle game based on the popular Netflix animation series
ALTER EGO - Game about literature and psychology
Animal crossing: Pocket Camp - Build your camp with furnitures
Any Kairosoft game - Strategy game in a RPG style
AZNANA - Narrative game
BanG Dream! - Popular rythm game with original and anime covered songs
Bear''s Restaurant - Manage a restaurant for the dead people and animals
Cats & Soup - Cook with cats and prepare delicious soups
Fishing paradiso - A narrative game with a moving scenario
her tears were my light - A love story between time and space
Hungry hearts diner - Manage a Japanese restaurant and bond with your clients
Kana Dojo - KanaDojo is a fun, minimalist, aesthetic platform for learning and practicing Japanese online.
Kana Pro - Practice your hiragana and katakana.
Love is in small things - A cozy art game
Real Kana - Study your kana with the possibility to choose between multiple fonts.
Snowman Story - Follow the story of a snowman who doesn''t want to melt
Sumikkogurashi farm - Relaxing farming game
Tsuki''s Oddysey - A passive adventure game
unityroom - A list of Unity-made games playable in browser
Vanished anniversary - Visual novel with five unique stories
ねこあつめ - Tamagochi game with a cat
旅かえる - A game about a Frog that goes on many journeys

Stay tuned for more updates and happy learning!

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