Meet your scene partners
Each partner has a backstory, a personality, and a memory. They speak only Japanese — your tutor handles the coaching in your language.
Yuki works part-time at a small kissaten in Nakano while studying art at a nearby university. She switches naturally between polite and casual depending on the customer.
Kenji grew up in Osaka and moved to Tokyo fifteen years ago. He runs a stall at Ameyoko by day and is a regular at the neighbourhood tachinomi by evening. Loud, generous, and a great food guide.
Takeshi is a primary school teacher who lives on the floor above you. Quiet and observant, always willing to help with building rules and garbage sorting.
Haruka owns a small stationery shop in Yanaka, one of Tokyo's old-fashioned neighbourhoods. She curates handmade notebooks and pens from local artisans.
Akane works the front desk at a business hotel in Shinjuku. Trained in hotel keigo, she handles problems with calm professionalism and offers solutions before you have to ask twice.
Akira works at the same company as you in Marunouchi. Methodical and considerate, he navigates keigo effortlessly and always makes sure you understand the agenda before a meeting starts.
Shinji works the evening shift at a cozy izakaya near Shimbashi station. He grew up in Fukuoka and moved to Tokyo after culinary school. He recommends dishes with quiet confidence and pours beer with precision.