Kanso
A better way to learn Japanese 🇯🇵
Kanso launched on October 9, 2017 with 105 votes, #419 of 3,169 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
What it does
Kanso is a simple solution for Japanese language learners. Build a solid foundation from the beginning, learn only the essentials, study everything offline and share your progress along the way!
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