Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
Release date: Aug 13, 2025
Developers: Wagotabi Limited
Publishers: Wagotabi Limited
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Touch Only Option, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, Russian, Italian, Polish

Want to learn Japanese but don’t know where to start? Tried many learning methods, but none kept you motivated? Struggling to apply what you're learning in real life? Wagotabi is a fun and immersive RPG adventure set in real Japan. Fully accessible to beginners, it focuses on teaching the most practical words and grammatical concepts first, in concrete situations: asking for directions, ordering a Bento, expressing your likes and dislikes, and much more! Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji are introduced progressively as you expand your vocabulary. Wagotabi is the game we wish we had when we first started learning Japanese. This game is recommended for people who: want to learn Japanese but don't know where to start have been struggling with conventional learning material want to prepare for a trip in Japan are interested in Japanese culture cannot go to Japan but want to apply their Japanese skills in real life situations FEATURES Role play in Japan Personalize your appearance, explore Japan and talk in Japanese with locals! Use your Japanese skills to progress in the adventure by solving quests, situations, and language-driven puzzles. All the situations have been handcrafting with care to maximize the practical use of the vocabulary and grammar concepts introduced. Discover the Japanese history, culture and geography while progressing in the adventure. Smart Tests Built in SRS (Spaced Repetition System) enables you to focus on words you struggle remembering. More than 15 different questions types are included (build sentences, find the correct words, conjugation, audio related questions, etc.) Mini games Diverse mini games for you to learn and have fun! Learning Kana and Kanji has never been that easy! Smart dictionary Review what you need the most, anytime in 360 degrees. Icons, tags, grammatical formations and example sentences help you remember each word! Fill your Kanjidex Become a Kanji collector. Crack them! (Non-exhaustive) list of other features Cross platform cloud saving Interactive dictionary (with illustrations, tags, example sentences etc.) Clear grammar explanation (with example sentences) Conjugation Interactive tooltips Fully voiced in Japanese Minigames (Kana and Kanji) Hiragana / Katakana / Kanji stroke order and calligraphy Advanced progress tracking tools … STATISTICS (as of now) +345 carefully selected words and grammar points +175 Kanji +480 example sentences +2000 voiced Japanese dialogues +300 unique NPCs in game +300 teachers in +60 countries reviewing the game All words are used in context for better retention PLAYER FEEDBACK 'You guys are a blessing to bring this to the learning market!' 'I have been using some of the App's examples for my lessons and my students are responding to them really well.' 'I don't have the budget to travel to Japan, however I'm totally immersed in this game, learning effectively and witnessing my progress daily.' 'Thanks to this app, my kids are now self-motivated to learn Japanese and reconnect with their roots.“ 'I'm preparing a trip to Japan and will definitely go check these spots I already visited in-game.' 

Press reviews: “Wagotabi is an educational game that perfectly fulfills its mission. The developers have struck a healthy balance between role-playing and learning Japanese. A must-have for all fans of the Japanese language!” 8/10 – Geeknplay “If you want to be introduced to Japanese grammar, vocabulary, Kanji, the writing system, as well as conversations, there are NO other games that do stuff like Wagotabi.” Game Gengo ゲーム言語 “Wagotabi is clearly a labor of love by a team who truly cares. If you’ve been looking for something to help you get started with Japanese in a fun and motivating way, by all means, give it a try.” Satori Reader