This looks like a great app for learning to read/write Japanese. Currently on sale with favourable reviews at Google Play and is there a more fun way of learning something than by playing games?.
Here's the spiel:
Learning Japanese has never been so easy and fun! Join Tako in an adventure in which you'll learn to write and read Japanese.
Best Educational Game - BIG Festival 2015 (Brazil Independent Game Festival)
Best Serious Game - Fun & Serious 2015
Through GUIDED LESSONS, you'll learn to write hiragana, katakana and over 100 kanji correctly, as well as their perfect pronunciation recorded by native japanese teachers.
Thanks to its elaborate WRITING SYSTEM, you'll be able to learn stroke by stroke and in the correct order how to draw each character with a perfect kana calligraphy. This system will rate your stroke and correct you if you make a mistake, including furigana assistance.
PRACTICE each hiragana, katana or kanji individually in the Study mode and have a good time with fun minigames while you refresh all you have learned.
Learn Japanese with Tako - Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and Romaji Learning Calligraphy
★ Learn to write and read all the hiragana, katakana and kanji corresponding to the N5 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT - JP).
★ Useful for those who want to learn from zero and for those who want to refresh their basic knowledge of the Japanese language. Enjoy your favorite anime and manga like a truly otaku from nihon!
★ Play mode: where you'll learn through 88 guided lessons more than 300 characters, including hiragana, katakana and kanji.
★ Study mode: where you'll be able to review and practice without pressure as many times as you want. Check your stats and follow your progress.
★ Minigame mode: show what you've learned in varied and fun kirei nippon minigames.
★ Learn the on'yomi and kun'yomi readings and the meanings of over 100 kanji.
★ Future updates will include new minigames, new modes, new kanji, become a master of nihongo!… and more surprises!
Arigatou gozaimasu!
Im looking to do the N4 in July, any other recommended apps? i really need some grammar practice.
upvote for learning japanese app