# Explore Japan

> You can learn Japanese language and culture from native Japanese speakers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cipl.androidenglish](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cipl.androidenglish)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cipl.androidenglish`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Yuko Kubota
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 20,307
- **Rating:** 2.91 / 5 (142 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.40
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-05
- **First published:** 2014-10-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cipl.androidenglish)
- **Website:** [http://iexplorejapan.com/](http://iexplorejapan.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://iexplorejapan.com/privacy/](http://iexplorejapan.com/privacy/)

## Description

Explore Japan is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed for those eager to learn Japanese language and immerse themselves in Japanese culture. With native speaker audio, it offers practical phrases ideal for travel, shopping, and everyday conversations. Users can deepen their understanding of Japanese traditions, phrases, grammar, and greetings.

Feature highlights include phrase practice with audio, search functionality, favorite article lists, tag management, reading tracking, and font size adjustment. For additional learning, the extension provides access to resources on reading Japanese hiragana and katakana. Perfect for travelers, students, and anyone passionate about Japan!

## Rankings

- #430,324 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.cipl.androidenglish.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users generally praise the Explore Japan app for its well-explained Japanese lessons, cultural insights, and clear narration by Yuko. Many appreciate its easy-to-understand explanations and feel important cultural context is provided. However, a major problem repeatedly mentioned is that the app no longer works properly, getting stuck on the title or splash screen and not progressing further. This issue affects many users, possibly due to lack of updates for newer Android versions, making the app unusable despite its past strengths.

### Pros

- Excellent for learning Japanese with well-explained lessons and cultural context.
- The app is informative and covers phrases with explanations about formal and informal usage.
- Yuko's voice narration is clear, soft, and enjoyable, making it easy to follow along.
- Provides insights into Japanese customs and culture, enhancing the language learning experience.
- Users feel grateful and fond of the app's content and style, expressing personal connection and appreciation.

### Cons

- App is stuck on or won't progress past the title or splash screen, rendering it unusable.
- No indication of loading or further progress after launch, causing user frustration.
- App seems incompatible with newer Android versions or certain devices, leading to failure to open.
- Reinstalling or opening without Wi-Fi does not resolve the issue, suggesting lack of developer updates.
- Users report the app being completely broken or hanging, even after previous satisfaction with it.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cipl.androidenglish)