Wagashi Read

Welcome to Wagashi Read: A new way to learn Japanese

Wagashi Read is a visual novel that teaches players practical Japanese through numerous vignettes.

During another boring summer spent working, the winds of fate reconnect you with your childhood friend, Juni, a timid girl who finds comfort in writing stories – from dark thrillers to the fantastically glamorous. Get to know each other after all that time by shaping how each story unfolds on and beyond the page! 

GAME FEATURES

• Your decisions shape how each story unfold, leading to one of three endings

• Progress naturally as you play, with stories designed to build your Japanese from beginner (JLPT N5) upward

• Quizzes, SRS tools, and contextual learning help reinforce vocabulary and grammar without breaking immersion

Passion Driven

Wagashi Read is created by a small indie team of developers driven by passion for interactive narratives, art, and language-learning.

NO AI CONTENT

 Absolutely no artificial intelligence was used to develop artwork audio, music, or programing – this game is 100% made by human beings.

Content Advisory

This game explores psychological and emotional themes, with occasional suggestive content and darker narrative elements that may not be suitable for all players.