Question 1

What is Cinema にほんご?

Accepted Answer

Cinema にほんご is a Japanese learning website that teaches JLPT N5 to N1 through a cinematic spy-thriller series. Each lesson combines grammar, vocabulary, and kanji with a story narrative, designed to be accessible for every learner — including those with dyslexia, hearing, or visual differences.

Question 2

Who creates Cinema にほんご?

Accepted Answer

Cinema にほんご is built by Kaori Uchiyama, a Japanese language teacher in Tokyo, working alone from KnitCafe Studio. She became a Japanese teacher to help people who struggle to communicate.

Question 3

Is Cinema にほんご free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All content on Cinema にほんご is free to access — no ads, no third-party tracking, no popups. The site is supported by voluntary donations via Stripe.

Question 4

What JLPT levels does Cinema にほんご cover?

Accepted Answer

Currently N5-N4 (Series 1: Midnight Noir にほんご) with full 25 lessons published. The Story section has editions for N5 through N1. Future series will expand to N3, N2, and N1 content.

Question 5

Does Cinema にほんご support learners with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The site is built to be safe for learners with dyslexia, hearing differences, or visual differences. Furigana toggle, multi-language translations, no autoplay, and clean reading flow are part of the accessibility-first design.

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