PlaceNameDex

Master 799 of Japan's most difficult place names. One quiz a day. 47 prefectures.

PlaceNameDex challenges your knowledge of Japan's hardest-to-read place names. With 799 hand-picked place names from all 47 prefectures, this is the ultimate quiz for kanji and geography enthusiasts.

KEY FEATURES • 799 difficult Japanese place names with readings and prefecture origins • Daily quiz challenge — one new place every day • Pokédex-style collection — see your progress for all 47 prefectures • 10 language interface (UI) — English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic • Statistics view — track your accuracy by prefecture • iCloud sync (optional, end-to-end encrypted) • Dark mode and large text support

PRIVACY PlaceNameDex does not include ads, analytics, or third-party trackers. All progress is stored locally on your device. iCloud sync is optional and uses your private iCloud database.

PERFECT FOR • Japanese learners studying advanced kanji • Travelers exploring rural Japan • Geography enthusiasts • Anyone who loves a good kanji puzzle