Potto Japan
For Lifelong Japanese Learners
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Welcome to Japan!
Potto is a tool to help foreigners get adjusted to living in Japan.
Learn Japanese
One of the biggest initial hurdles to living in Japan is learning the language. Potto provides a variety of resources to help you on the lifelong journey of learning Japanese.
Japanese Culture
Whether you are trying to work with city hall to update your registration, or need to understand the local trash pickup schedule, Potto has helpful tools for you.
more Your Potto Copilot just got a whole lot smarter - now with memory and vision!
This is one of our biggest updates yet, packed with improvements inspired directly by your feedback.
What's New:
- Copilot, reimagined: your in-app assistant now remembers your conversation, understands images you share, and knows every corner of Potto - ask it anything
- Master Japanese counters: thousands of new learnable entries from our counters dictionary project, complete with lessons, readings, and cross-linked pages to explore
- Session packages arrive in the Shop: buy counseling ticket bundles, track your balance on the new ticket meter, and see exactly which reply each ticket covered
- Smoother booking: availability now updates in real time with holds and a 24-hour notice window, so schedules stay accurate and double bookings are a thing of the past
- A cleaner chat experience: refreshed full-width message bubbles, clearer read status, and unread badges that finally clear the way you expect
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the "unexpected error" that appeared on some dictionary pages
- Subscription plans now scroll properly on smaller screens
- Signing in with Google now works smoothly even if you first created your account with a password
- Fixed a rare case where a payment could be processed twice
Many of these changes came straight from your suggestions - thank you for helping us make Potto better with every release. Keep the feedback coming, and happy learning!
1.4.246 6d ago
Master Japanese counters with our biggest content update yet!
Counting in Japanese just got a whole lot easier. This release brings a massive new counters dictionary to Potto, built from the ground up so you can finally answer "is it ippon, ichimai, or ittou?" with confidence.
What's New:
- Counters Dictionary: over 560 Japanese counters covering more than 3,000 nouns, complete with readings, usage notes, and tricky reading warnings (yomikata chuui) so you know exactly when pronunciation changes
- A brand-new Counters learning journey with 14 dedicated lessons that take you from everyday counters to the rare and fascinating ones
- Redesigned learnable pages: a new sidebar keeps related entries at your fingertips, headers now handle multi-character terms beautifully, and a comfortable reading width makes long entries easier on the eyes
- Smarter navigation: jump directly from one learnable to a related one and explore connections naturally
- Sharper app badge: your app icon badge now reflects your notification preferences accurately, even when the app is in the background
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the "unexpected error" that could appear when opening certain older dictionary entries - these pages now load reliably
- Cleaned up duplicate readings on detail pages
- Support chats now show the correct Potto avatar
- Discontinued items no longer appear on subscription cards
Many of these improvements came straight from your reports - especially the error fixes and reading cleanups. Keep the feedback coming, and happy counting! Every hitotsu, futatsu, and mittsu brings you closer to fluency.
1.4.150 Jul 9
Potto just got a bold new look and a wave of features to make learning Japanese more fun, connected, and personal.
What's New:
- A fresh, bold redesign throughout the app, with warm new colors, cleaner pages, and a smoother navigation shell that makes everything easier to find.
- Personal avatars: a brand-new procedural avatar system creates a unique picture just for you, with a gallery and picker so you can make your profile your own.
- More ways to learn: an expanded Learnables experience with Wikipedia-powered context, richer history content, and interactive timelines to put what you study in perspective.
- Built-in music tools: compose and transcribe audio, view real sheet music, and practice with a metronome and live pitch detection.
- Translation, your way: new translation pages and the Explore Translation service help you understand and practice Japanese in context.
- Stay organized and connected: a reworked chat experience, a new calendar with events and reservations, and smoother messaging across channels including LINE.
- Faster, safer sign-in: passkey support, easier account switching, and a refreshed profile and accounts overhaul.
Bug Fixes:
- App icon notification badges now stay accurate, even when updated in the background.
- Fixed a rare white screen when starting a new round in the Shiritori word game.
- Many polish and stability improvements across menus, pages, and Japanese and English text.
We build Potto around your feedback, and this release is full of things you asked for. Update now and enjoy the new look. We can't wait to hear what you think.
1.4.145 Jun 22
A bolder, brighter Potto is here
We rebuilt Potto from the ground up with a brand-new design, smarter learning tools, and more ways to stay connected. This is our biggest update yet, and so much of it comes straight from your feedback.
What's New
- A fresh new look: a bold redesign with new colors, cleaner layouts, and a redesigned navigation bar that puts everything within easy reach
- Music practice tools: compose and transcribe audio, read beautifully engraved sheet music, and train your ear with a built-in metronome and real-time pitch detection
- A richer library to explore: an overhauled knowledge collection with Wikipedia integration and a deeper dive into history and culture
- Faster, safer sign-in: passkey support, smoother account switching, and a refreshed profile
- Stay connected your way: improved chat, email, calendar, and contacts, plus LINE linking
Fixes and Improvements
- More reliable account switching and smoother navigation throughout the app
- Many behind-the-scenes performance and stability improvements for a faster, steadier experience
Thank you for learning with us and for the feedback that shapes every release. Update now and enjoy the new Potto. We can't wait to hear what you think.
1.4.134 Jun 2
Smoother, clearer, and more polished than ever!
This update is all about refining the little details that make learning Japanese with Potto feel effortless. We listened to your feedback and tightened up the experience across the app.
What's New
- Clearer session labels: We fixed a mix-up between coaching and counseling labels, so you always know exactly what kind of session you're in.
- Smoother step-by-step flow: Moving through guided steps now scrolls more naturally, keeping you focused on what matters.
- Cleaner dialogs: We polished pop-up windows throughout the app for a tidier, more comfortable look.
Bug Fixes
- Eliminated awkward double-spacing inside certain pop-up dialogs for a crisper, more consistent design.
- Resolved label confusion so coaching and counseling features are easy to tell apart.
Thank you for being part of the Potto community. Your feedback shapes every update, and we can't wait for you to keep learning, growing, and enjoying Japanese with us. Happy studying!
1.4.133 May 31
Potto 1.4.123 — A Bold New Look and 1,300+ New Lessons
This is our biggest update yet. Potto has been redesigned from the ground up with a fresh, bold visual style — new colors, cleaner layouts, and a more polished experience on every screen. Plus, we've added over 1,300 new lessons and 90 learning journeys to help you on your path to Japanese fluency.
What's New:
- Bold new design system: Every screen has been refreshed with a warm, modern look that's easier on the eyes and more fun to use.
- 1,300+ new lessons and 90+ journeys: From beginner basics to advanced conversation, there's something new for every level.
- Improved payments and receipts: Receipts are now properly localized in your language, and we've added smoother payment flows including new billing options.
- Better notifications and badges: Stay on track with smarter badge counts and notification prompts that respect your preferences.
- Enhanced chat and communication: Upgraded messaging experience for connecting with your teachers and coaches.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed localization issues that caused missing text in certain screens.
- Improved stability on iOS launch and during account switching.
- Resolved payment flow edge cases that could cause loading delays.
Thank you for learning Japanese with Potto! Your feedback drives every update we make. If you're enjoying the app, a review on the App Store helps other learners find us.
1.4.123 Apr 22
Potto 1.4.102 -- Explore Japan, Make Music, and Learn Like Never Before!
What's New:
- Learn Japanese through music! A brand-new music system lets you explore chip-tune engines, read sheet music, and even compose your own tunes -- all while picking up vocabulary and rhythm.
- Discover Japan with an interactive map featuring a fog-of-war exploration system. Uncover regions, landmarks, and cultural highlights as you progress through your studies.
- Over 1,300 new lessons and 90+ structured learning journeys have been added, covering more topics, levels, and learning styles than ever before.
- Book one-on-one coaching sessions and in-person Japanese lessons directly in the app, with flexible scheduling and transparent pricing.
- Improved search makes it faster to find lessons, characters, and content across the entire app.
Improvements and Fixes:
- Smoother payments and invoicing with better multi-currency support and clearer receipts.
- Smarter notification badges so you never miss an update.
- Polished dark mode across more screens for comfortable late-night study sessions.
- Improved translations and localization throughout the app for a more natural experience.
- Stability improvements for iOS payments, reservations, and app launch reliability.
Thank you for learning with Potto! Your feedback shapes every update. If you're enjoying the app, a review on the App Store means the world to us.
1.4.102 Apr 19
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.4.97 Apr 14
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.4.76 Apr 2
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.4.0 Jan 15
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.3.1 10/29/2025
Bug fixes and process improvements.
1.2.86 06/26/2025
Dramatically re-envisioned, Potto now has a wide variety of mature tools for learning Japanese: Image-to-Text, Audio-to-Text, Learnables, Flashcards, Word Games, Dark Mode, and more!
1.2.85 04/29/2025
Complete redesign! Learning is structured around Lessons and Learnables. Mentor video chat is now available!
1.1.0 10/07/2021
Added support and mentor chat functionality.
Improved dictionary search and image-to-text analysis.
1.0.18 12/22/2020
Your Potto Copilot just got a whole lot smarter - now with memory and vision!
This is one of our biggest updates yet, packed with improvements inspired directly by your feedback.
What's New:
- Copilot, reimagined: your in-app assistant now remembers your conversation, understands images you share, and knows every corner of Potto - ask it anything
- Master Japanese counters: thousands of new learnable entries from our counters dictionary project, complete with lessons, readings, and cross-linked pages to explore
- Session packages arrive in the Shop: buy counseling ticket bundles, track your balance on the new ticket meter, and see exactly which reply each ticket covered
- Smoother booking: availability now updates in real time with holds and a 24-hour notice window, so schedules stay accurate and double bookings are a thing of the past
- A cleaner chat experience: refreshed full-width message bubbles, clearer read status, and unread badges that finally clear the way you expect
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the "unexpected error" that appeared on some dictionary pages
- Subscription plans now scroll properly on smaller screens
- Signing in with Google now works smoothly even if you first created your account with a password
- Fixed a rare case where a payment could be processed twice
Many of these changes came straight from your suggestions - thank you for helping us make Potto better with every release. Keep the feedback coming, and happy learning!
more Version 1.4.246 6d ago
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