A Japanese language learning and culture platform built by AI and Japanese education professionals. Real-world Japanese you won't find in textbooks, delivered through our blog and AI tools. For Japanese learners, educators, and everyone who loves Japan. Available in 18 languages.
NIHONGO-AI integrates three areas of expertise—Japanese language education, cultural dissemination, and AI technology—to provide 'a place where language and culture can be learned as one.' Our mission is to deliver practical and high-quality learning experiences to Japanese learners, educators, and Japanese culture enthusiasts worldwide.
NIHONGO-AI provides three core services to deepen Japanese language learning and cultural understanding.
Professional articles written by Japanese education experts. From grammar explanations to cultural backgrounds, we share 'living Japanese' that can't be learned from textbooks. Our bilingual features support efficient learning.
Learning support tools powered by cutting-edge AI technology. Features like bilingual display, grammar labeling, and nuance conversion help you learn Japanese more efficiently.
Available in 18 languages, allowing learners worldwide to access information in their native language. We also support Plain Japanese, catering to learners from beginner to advanced levels.
NIHONGO-AI provides value to everyone who loves Japanese language and culture.
For those who want to level up steadily while having fun and master living Japanese not found in textbooks. With AI technology providing personalized learning experiences and content packed with native expressions and cultural contexts, we nurture authentic Japanese language skills.
For those who want to confidently teach current Japanese not found in textbooks and are seeking engaging materials to energize their classes. With AI tools developed by Japanese Language Teaching Competency Exam holders and specialized articles integrating culture and language, we add depth and practicality to your lessons.
For those who want to deeply understand the cultural background of anime, manga, and dramas, and experience culture rather than just sightseeing. With the depth of Japan explained by a Goodwill Ambassador and practical tools powered by cutting-edge AI, we provide enriching content that transforms passion into deep understanding.
"Words may connect, but hearts may not"—Addressing this challenge with two kinds of "AI"
Artificial Intelligence (Innovation of Intellect)
愛 - Ai (Bridge of Hearts)
Standing at the podium as a teacher, pulling a rickshaw as a guide—I was repeatedly reminded: 'Words are understood, yet hearts fail to connect.' Even grammatically correct expressions cannot create true communication when they lack cultural context. I want to offer my answer to this challenge. Japanese education, cultural exchange, AI technology, language learning—I am now dedicating all my efforts to creating 'a place where language and culture can be learned together, not separately,' bringing together everything I've accumulated. The journey is still halfway, but I sincerely hope and believe that this small step (my love) will someday lead to a world where words and hearts truly connect, and to a future where deep friendships flourish across borders.
As a certified Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test holder, I've taught multinational learners at Japanese language schools and prep schools. I integrate this understanding of the connection between language and culture cultivated in educational settings into our site content.
As a Saitama Goodwill Ambassador and rickshaw driver, I've shared Japan's appeal with foreign tourists. The skill of 'communicating culture clearly' refined in the field serves as the core of our site operations.
I majored in Natural Language Processing at a world-class graduate school of information science and currently work as an AI engineer at a major European company. I apply this cutting-edge technological expertise to practical web application development.
I've acquired Japanese (native), English and Chinese (business level), Korean and Taiwanese (conversational level). I incorporate the practical insights gained from multilingual acquisition into learning support content creation.
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