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24 alternatives to Trip to Japan?

The things guidebooks don't tell you about Japan

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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Yokoso▲81
Japanese for the life you're actually living in Japan
Aug 2026 · yokosoapp.com · its alternatives →
2
Hidden Hokkaido▲64
Discover authentic Hokkaido.
2020 · its alternatives →
3JC
Japanese Complete Book 1 Released▲165
Hello friends at HN For the past 3 years we have been arranging our physical textbook series and the first one has been published. You can view sample chapters and see that the book is printed on premium, photo-quality paper here: https://japanesecomplete.com/book-1 In true hacker ethos, Japanese Complete was a project started to address a need the founders had and now it’s turning into a tangible product so it is quite exciting for us and we appreciate your continued support. All the material in the first book is available with a free online account on our online curriculum,…
2022 · its alternatives →
4
TripScout▲148
Self-guided city tours from local experts
2017 · tripscout.co · its alternatives →
5
Travel Echo▲103
Speak like a local, travel like a pro
2024 · its alternatives →
6
LanGo▲140
Learn Japanese with 1000 phrases and smart flashcards
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
7
Ofuro▲84
Explore Japan's onsen, hot springs, and local baths
2022 · ofuro.thebestjapan.com · its alternatives →
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fromyourcouch▲134
Visit the world from your couch.
2020 · its alternatives →
9
Simply Learn Japanese▲144
Learn Japanese with 1000 phrases and intelligent flashcards
2016 · ling-app.com · its alternatives →
10
Startup Retreat Japan▲99
A unique company retreat in Japan
2016 · retreatjapan.com · its alternatives →
11
WaseiGo▲86
Learn the 1,000+ Japanese words that only look like English
Aug 2026 · waseigo.take-lab.com · its alternatives →
12
Pooki – Ready for Japan▲2
Easy Japanese you'll actually use on your trip
Jun 2026 · pookigames.itch.io · its alternatives →
13
Trip Noodle▲99
Essential travel information compiled into one handy email.
2019 · tripnoodle.com · its alternatives →
14
Japan Rail Planner▲87
Free travel planning tool for Japan rail trips 🇯🇵🚆
2019 · japanrailplanner.com · its alternatives →
15
Dango:Japan Travel Guide & Map▲9
Discover Japan by areas, routes, and vibes
Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
16
Trip Bespoke▲90
Tailored trip itinerary and recommendations
2023 · tripbespoke.com · its alternatives →
17
A Geek in Japan▲87
Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
18
The Japaneur Podcast #001 Three Untraditional Approaches to Learning Japanese▲5
The insiders guide to Japan, from an outsider's perspective.
2017 · japaneur.jp · its alternatives →
19
ChīpuChīpu: Travel Japanese▲2
Last minute offline Japanese language survival phrasebook
Jun 2026 · chipuchipu.notion.site · its alternatives →
20
Hiiddentabi▲12
Skip the Crowds, Find Japan's Hidden Gems with Hiddentabi!
2025 · its alternatives →
21
Japan Motorcycle Club▲9
Touring info in Japan: maps, ferries, rentals & more
2025 · japanmotorcycle.club · its alternatives →
22
KanjiMatch▲8
Learn Japanese with real phrases, stories, and challenges.
2025 · its alternatives →
23
Learning Japanese▲9
A Japanese guide to learning Japanese grammar
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
24
Passport to Working in Japan▲8
Everything you need to know about finding work in Japan.
2018 · its alternatives →

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