The first visual novel written specifically for beginning Japanese language learners Choose your own adventure You are given choices throughout the course of the story, and your choices affect the eventual outcome! Normal VN's have you choose between the red/blue pill, or "will you let your sister have the last pudding?", but our VN has a unique twist on the selections... Dynamic interactions Based on your responses to questions and situations, the characters will change their facial expressions accordingly, giving you immediate feedback on how your responses were received. Real-world situations We include background images that were shot on-site in Japan, giving you a better sense of what it's like there. Look forward to sound effects and strategically-placed videos as well.

Interactive and Educational! Choose your own story! Multimedia Elements! (videos, sound effects, etc.) Learn things beyond your textbooks! Read Along with Major Textbooks Start reading right after you complete the first chapter! Grammar and Kanji are introduced at the same pace as your textbook. Lots of Cultural Contexts! Includes both contemporary and traditional culture! Experience real-life situations through the eyes of a study-abroad student. (e.g. How to act naturally when complimented) Enhance Your Vocabulary/Grammar/Reading Skills through various types of questions Typing & Multiple Choice questions! Learn how grammar and vocabulary are used in actual conversations. Practice using contextual clues to guess unknown words. Used at the University of Michigan More than 95% of students felt they improved their reading skills and cultural competency. Vast majority of students feel more engaged and enjoy our visual novels as reading activities.

Sponsors Japan Foundation Center for Japanese Studies Center for Research on Learning and Teaching