Japan Picture Book for Kids
Learn Japanese, Hiragana Quiz
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Japan Picture Book for Kids is a picture-dictionary app for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2+). Children tap realistic illustrations to hear each word read aloud — in English or Japanese — while exploring Japan, Japanese words, and everyday culture. It looks and feels like a real printed picture encyclopedia.
■ 1,250 words across 46 categories
Animals, dinosaurs, vehicles, food, fruits, vegetables, sushi, fish, insects, flowers, space, musical instruments, hiragana, katakana, the alphabet, and much more. From everyday favorites to encyclopedia-worthy deep-sea creatures, there is always something new to discover.
■ Simple enough for little hands
Tap a picture and hear its name — no menus, no tricky controls, nothing to get lost in. The あ/A button switches between Japanese and English at any time, making the app a gentle first introduction to Japanese for English-speaking families, or to English for Japanese-speaking families.
■ Packed with playful ways to learn
- "Which one?" quiz: listen to a word, then find and tap it on the page. Wrong answers bring friendly hints — no penalties, ever
- "What's that sound?" quiz: guess what makes the sound you hear, building listening skills
- Sounds mode: tap to hear lifelike animal calls and vehicle sounds
- Recording mode: listen to the example, then record your own voice and feel the "I said it!" moment
- Voice mode: the book reads itself back in your child's own recorded voice
- Pinch to zoom: enlarge any picture and study every little detail
■ Designed with parents in mind
- No ads, ever
- Recordings are stored only on the device and are never uploaded (optional iCloud backup can be turned on in settings)
- Purchases and settings sit behind a parental gate, safe from curious taps
- Works fully offline after download — perfect for flights and trips
- Child profiles keep each sibling's recordings and progress separate
■ A picture book that keeps growing
New words and categories are added through weekly and monthly updates — always at no extra cost. The book your child opens today keeps growing along with them.
■ Try 4 categories (122 words) for free
Animals, vehicles, food, and hiragana are free to explore. To unlock everything, choose the plan that suits your family: a one-time Lifetime purchase that is yours forever, or a Monthly subscription.
For first words, for a head start with a second language, for quiet quality time together — a gentle picture book the whole family will enjoy opening every day.
Terms of Use - https://dkit.jp/en/terms/
Privacy Policy - https://dkit.jp/en/privacy-policy/
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- New "Child Mode" to prevent accidental taps
Tap "Child Mode" in the bottom bar (or double-tap with three fingers) to hide all buttons. Double-tap with three fingers again to unlock.
Plus small fixes and polish. We'd love to hear your feedback!
The developer, Saigen inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Saigen inc.
- Size
- 164.7 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Japanese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Made for Ages 0–5
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly $9.99
- Lifetime $109.00
- Copyright
- © Saigen inc.