Japanese Tales
Interactive story

The Taste of Memories

Aya, your companion
Aya, your companion

At a food contest in Osaka, a judge comes to the booth of the small restaurant Kenta inherited from his grandmother. You, his new foreign employee, help him explain the dish calmly.

Help Kenta talk about the taste of his dish, the memories of his grandmother, and the judge's impression. Then check the soup together before the next person arrives.

  • 読Read with support
  • 話Choose what to say
  • 挑Try without support

Expressions you will practice

I can talk about the taste of food.

このスープはやさしい味です。このスープはやさしいあじです。This soup has a gentle flavor.

I can say that something brings back good memories.

この写真を見ると、懐かしいです。このしゃしんをみると、なつかしいです。When I look at this photo, it feels nostalgic.

I can ask for or give an impression about food.

食べた後で、感想を話してください。たべたあとで、かんそうをはなしてください。After eating, please tell me your thoughts.

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Interactive story

This story isn't read: it's played

In the app you choose what to answer in Japanese and the story follows what you say. If you slip, Kenta lends a hand and you try again. 9 more scenes, plus a grammar lesson and a game, are waiting there.

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The 3expressions you'll practice in this story

This is what you learn by playing it, with its reading and meaning.

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