Japanese

Apps

• 絵本ひろば　2000冊以上の絵本が読み放題‪！(on Apple and Google Play stores) - Good app for children's stories in basic japanese: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.alphapolis.ehon

• Anki

• Complete Jouyou Kanji Writing Deck ("Kanken Deck") Part 1: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/759825185

• Shin Kanzen Master Vocabulary JLPT N2: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/778116520

• Shin Kanzen Master Vocabulary JLPT N3: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/980949395

• Wanikani Ultimate 2 Deck: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1609000301

• Busuu 

• Genki

• Memrise

• Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese - Another wonderful guide for learning Japanese for the English speaker - wouldn't recommend if you don't like reading though. I personally do not think it's a lot of reading, cause each lesson is direct/right-to-the-point and extra insightful on things to watch out for (I.e. un-useful Textbook vocab, terms, or explanations or topics of common beginner learning mistakes)

• Japanese Kanji Tree Pro - used to be free but is now around $6

• JAccent - Japanese accent dictionary

• HiNative - Put a question out there, get it answered QUICK.

• HiloKal - This app is for language Live Chat Rooms that you can join

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onigiri.japanese.tango

Browser Extension

• Yomichan: Pop-up dictionary https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan/: Mouse-over a character and get the word's definition instantly, generate Anki cards in a single click for those words with their definition.

• https://github.com/birchill/10ten-ja-reader/

Books

• PDF of a thousand kanji: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B07v3CCErNvjaXM1NHUza1dTUWs/view?resourcekey=0-9pVqKh0YvEonbPECun-vWw

• 日本語の聴解のためのPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akanesensei

• Anzucotty Japanese podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/anzucotty-japanese-anzucotty-wm0IzZ6XUYk/

• Miku Real Japanese Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/the-miku-real-japanese-podcast-japanese-conversation/id1560531490?l=en

• Japanese podcast for beginners (Nihongo con Teppei): https://nihongoconteppei.com/

• 必ずできる! JLPT「読解」N2: https://www.amazon.co.jp/必ずできる-JLPT「読解」N2-安藤-栄里子/dp/4757433956

• キクタン日本語 日本語能力試験 N2: https://www.amazon.co.jp/必ずできる-JLPT「読解」N2-安藤-栄里子/dp/4757433956

• みんなの日本語初級 1 & 2: https://www.3anet.co.jp/np/books/2300/

• 中級から学ぶ日本語: https://www.amazon.co.jp/テーマ別-中級から学ぶ日本語-〈三訂版〉-松田-浩志/dp/4327384658

• Complete Japanese Grammar from Tuttle Publishing: https://www.tuttlepublishing.com/language-books/japanese/self-study-books/essential-japanese-grammar

• Kokugoryokuup: https://kokugoryokuup.com/ : This website has frequent posts talking about the difference between two similar words, or explaining yojijukugo (4 character words). I have this website set as my home page on my browser so I see it every time I open the browser! It's a great way to get a little reading in every day, plus the articles are always in the same format so once you learn the words that they use, you can read just about all of them!

• Kanji Look and Learn: https://www.amazon.com/Kanji-Look-Learn-Eri-Banno/dp/4789013499

• Akane's Japanese class: Blog: http://akanesenseijp.com/

• Animelon: Anime with Japanese subtitles: https://animelon.com/

• Learning Japanese Kanji Practice Book Volume 1: https://www.amazon.ca/Learning-Japanese-Kanji-Practice-Book/dp/0804844933/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=11ODC4U4RXX7Y&keywords=japanese+kanji&qid=1661281269&sprefix=japanese+kanji%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-3 : Learn Kanji and practice writing. Nicely formatted with several volumes in rising difficulty

Music

• Playlist by misomisoo: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/447xZWTE4hPB2Sn02jU85v?si=986df169686941b9&nd=1

• Indigo La End, city pop like Miki Matsubara etc, takayan, Sukisha, Toko Miura, Asako Toki, mamerico, Tendre, Yeye, Yoasobi, Lucky Kilimanjaro

Websites

• Nihongo Quest https://store.steampowered.com/app/1556070/Nihongo_Quest/: It's a game for N5 Japanese learners

• Genki Study Resources: https://sethclydesdale.github.io/genki-study-resources/ : Interactive exercises from Genki

• Imabi: Ultimate advanced grammar guide: https://www.imabi.net/tableofcontents.htm : You will find every grammar rule and example you need in there, should be used as an external reference, not a main learning resource

• Japanese Word Banks: https://www.learn-japanese-adventure.com/japanese-words.html : Word banks on specific subjects like food, office or sports

• Jisho: Dictionary: https://jisho.org/

• KanjiTomo: https://www.kanjitomo.net/ : Identify Japanese characters and words from images or text

• Learn Natively: https://learnnatively.com/browse/ : Browse manga by difficulty level

• Mind Twisted: Kanji study : https://mindtwisted.com/ - @蓮 ren ✏: I use a Premium Paid account (plus an Outlier upgrade) and it's already for lifetime and not a subscription. This is better (and cheaper) than Wanikani in my opinion

• NHK News Web Easy: News articles in easy Japanese: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/

• Renshuu: Learning Kanji: https://www.wanikani.com/

• Satori Reader: Reading, study system, flash cards: https://www.satorireader.com/

• Tofugu: Learn hiragana: https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-hiragana/

• Wanikani: https://www.renshuu.org/

• VIKI: https://www.viki.com/categories/country/japan/genre/all?access=free : Watch Japanese shows and movies for free legally with Japanese or English subtitles

• https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-hiragana/

• https://learnnatively.com/

• https://imabi.org/table-of-contents-目次/ Imabi gives instructions to many grammatical concepts and general Japanese introduction from absolute beginner to advanced speakers.

• If you're looking for offline and ads free dictionary I really recommend http://takoboto.jp/

• Kanji practice https://www.tanoshiijapanese.com/home/ 

• Printable practice sheets https://www.mlcjapanese.co.jp/

Videos

YouTube Channels for Fun

• もしもしゆうすけ: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCeJ3pQYFgvfVuMxVRWhoA

• フェルミ漫画大学: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V4eJBNx_hOieGG51NZ6nA

• あかね的日本語教: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-GhnQ7qDQmS6Bz3pGc1Mw

• マニラブ | 海外暮らし夫婦 MANILOVE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKysjbaImKypYCSXvBQwmg

• 散財TV なおしま: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGGi7bW6Ikk_C4cxn3h16MQ

• ザテレビジョン: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheTelevisionCH

• 日テレNEWS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTAXTexrhetbOe3zgskJBQ

• TBS公式 YouTuboo: https://www.youtube.com/c/tbspr

• 日本語の森: https://www.youtube.com/c/nihongonomori2013

• 9.YUDE-RON【One Piece theory】: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChkqdomPKw0wYpgVecDhzQw

• ANNnewsCH: https://www.youtube.com/user/ANNnewsCH

• BASKETBALL DINER: https://www.youtube.com/c/BASKETBALLDINER

• FNNプライムオンライン: https://www.youtube.com/user/FNNnewsCH

• Dark side of Japan Yuki: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5iDdsM1eOLUgdwRyDpekA

• Daily Japanese with Naoko: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNVKIaw8hV8ln3dDE5z-hA

• Kichikichi Omurice motokichi: https://www.youtube.com/c/motokchi

• NaviMani Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaviManiChannel

• neko sensei: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiafy32cYwdAWGQ2SUglJ9g

• Sayuri Saying: https://www.youtube.com/c/SayuriSaying/videos

• Japanese speeches in TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsRNoUx8w3rOHjXIU5EE4KOiIagv9yQaG

• Nakata University: Culture, literature, education, and etc: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PL7nT0kaCNG5Il1_HjqKFARyYueaWRWrEI

YouTube Channels for Study

• 三本塾 -Sambon Juku-: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ujXryUUwILURRKt9Eh7Nw

• あかね的日本語教室: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-GhnQ7qDQmS6Bz3pGc1Mw

• Benjiro - Beginner Japanese: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenjiroJapanese

• Comprehensible Japanese: https://www.youtube.com/c/ComprehensibleJapanese

• Dogen: https://www.youtube.com/user/Dogen

• Japanese Ammo with Misa: https://www.youtube.com/c/JapaneseAmmowithMisa - Ren: She teaches Japanese for English Speakers, but I believe changes to speak more Japanese, the more advanced you become in the lessons. She has subtitles in some of these videos too. And extra topics for those who are curious

• Organic Japanese with Cure Dolly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdmU8hGK4Fg3LghTVtKltQ

• Sayuri Saying: https://www.youtube.com/c/SayuriSaying

• Sakura Tips: https://www.youtube.com/c/SAKURATIPS

• ToKini Andy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsHzgQRjPzOz_w4HSrNLIVw

• TokuyuuTV: https://www.youtube.com/c/TokuyuuTV

• Yusukedesu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCeJ3pQYFgvfVuMxVRWhoA

• 【N5】Genki 1 Lesson 3 Grammar Made Clear | ます CONJUGATION SIMPLIFIED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed4rmIY4mL0&ab_channel=ToKiniAndy - Really useful resource on conjugation and particles

• For N5 learners: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPRgsTGDcg_PmFDaqJLGWiipJUZgBqdHM

• Introducing oneself in Japanese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYUKWJDcI3A&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=JapaneseteacherLALATAYO

• Japanese learning tips from teachers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_J1sziPngc&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=MikuRealJapanese

• Minna no Nihongo: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2E0sy7jcm3e4vzIxAi4q8qRWBygfo06 : Grammar

• Japanese reading speed quiz https://www.pc-sokudoku.co.jp/books/index.html

• https://youtube.com/@gamegengo?si=OOoBFhHtO2yB4EWa

Radio / Podcasts

• Japanese radio: http://radio.garden/listen/j1-gold/eEqcVSJs

• Real Japanese Podcast: https://www.haru-no-nihongo.com/podcast

• Sakura Tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/listen-to-japanese-sakura-tips/id1536540690?i=1000577145932

• Yuyuの日本語 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuyuの日本語podcast-japanese-podcast/id1480155677

Movies / TV Shows

• Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop: https://www.netflix.com/title/81400497?source=35 

• Supernative: https://supernative.tv/