Learn Japanese like real people use it

Native-level topics, graded for your level — from memes and manga to polite emails and train station chaos. Collect the things that matter to you, and level up your language!

What you’ll gain

Approval from your Japanese boss

Finally understand what’s going on in those morning meetings — and maybe even impress with a perfectly-timed おつかれさまです!

Shop without subtitles

Tackle convenience stores, online shopping, and obscure product labels with actual confidence.

Travel like a local

Order regional ramen, handle lost items, and navigate Kyoto buses like a native — no panicked app-switching required.

We’re building a new way of learning Japanese

Real Japanese, real-life topics

You’ll learn by reading things you actually care about. From food to festivals to flirtation, every “bento” is packed with vocabulary and context that sticks.

Practical Grammar Lessons

Master Japanese grammar with clear, concise explanations focused on real-world usage. Learn how the language works without getting bogged down by theory.

Ranks that reflect real progress

Our system runs from Rank F (total beginner) to Rank S (native-level). You’ll know you’re improving based on how much you can actually understand, not how many times you grind.

How it works

Start at your level

Whether you're N5 or nearly native, Bento matches your level — and grows with you.

Read something fun

Learn through short, native-style content: anime, memes, news, culture, and more. Collect words and learn grammar to put everything together.

Level up daily

Complete your daily Bento to form a learning habit — no cramming, no burnout.

Who’s it for?

✅ Total beginners just getting started
✅ Intermediate learners who feel “stuck in the middle”
✅ JLPT chasers (N5 to N1)
✅ Expats living in Japan
✅ Anyone who wants to use Japanese, not just study it

Built by language learners, for language learners

We’ve tried the flashcards. The grammar drills. The endless YouTube videos.
We wanted something that actually felt like Japan — fun, a little weird, deeply human. That’s why we made Bento: to help you understand the real language, one bite at a time.