A Japanese tile-matching game
Japanese practice
that clicks.
A few matching tiles. A little Japanese.
And a tanuki cheering you on.
In development for Android
One pair at a time
Turn “I’ve seen that”
into “I know that.”
You recognise a character. But can you remember its sound? Tanuki Tango turns that small moment of recall into a game you can pick up whenever you have a few minutes.
A familiar sound. A satisfying match.
Find the connection.
Match a Japanese character to its sound. Drag between the tiles to connect them and clear the board.
Take your time.
Start with a short tutorial. Use a hint when you need one, try again when you miss, and enjoy getting a little more familiar with each character.
Come back for a little more.
Your practice stays on your phone. Pick up a saved board and play offline, whether you’re on the train or just taking a break.
A small game with a soft spot for Japanese
Room for one more
good little habit.
Made for beginners finding their feet and learners who like a bit of play with their practice. Start with kana, the characters that represent Japanese sounds.
Think of it as a companion to your lessons, books and everyday learning. There’s always room for another match.
A little something to look forward to
Be here for
the first match.
Tanji’s getting ready. Leave your email for a peek at what we’re making and a note when it’s time to play.
We’re building for Android first. An iPhone person? Tell us below — it helps us know where to go next. No release date just yet.
A spot for you
You’re on Tanji’s list.
We’ll email you when there’s news to share. Until then, there’s a little tanuki getting ready for your first match.
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