Japan government to create AI-based Japanese-learning app for anime, manga fans

International relations Japan government to create AI-based Japanese-learning app for anime, manga fans Tokyo hopes to reach young people in emerging markets, build soft power Japanese pop culture enjoys huge popularity overseas, as shown in this photo of the Anime Expo in Los Angeles, July 2025. (Photo by Rei Nakafuji) KEITO NAKAOKA November 10, 2026 05:08 JST TOKYO -- Japan's government will develop an artificial intelligence-powered app for learning Japanese that features characters from popular anime and manga, Nikkei has learned. Read Next Japan immigration Japan faces wide language-teaching gap as new immigration scheme looms Education Britain's elite schools bet on Japan's regions as Asia education hub Japan immigration Foreign students bring new life to graying community in northern Japan Big in Asia Beijing wields pop culture to court Malaysian Chinese Video Why is Japan tightening its immigration rules? Opinion India's rise past Japan is a wake-up call for both nations Opinion Japan is attracting startups. But can it keep them? Opinion Japan created 'Shark Tank.' Now it should bring it back Latest on International relations International relations China offers to buy more Papua New Guinea gas after Taiwan cuts purchases International relations Eyeing China, Japan to push for trade transparency at APEC summit International relations Japan and Vietnam sign energy deals as Hanoi's power needs surge Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.