Changelog

September 2026

Week of September 1

Reading History now keeps every completed passage you own, with pages through the full archive and a stable link for each one.

August 2026

Week of August 16

A free Japanese reading level test is on the site: five short passages, no account, and an informal N5–N1 reading estimate.
Added a guide on estimating your Japanese reading level and understanding what each JLPT band requires in real reading.

Week of August 3

Public signup is open. Free includes 10 fresh passages each month; Standard includes 250, with optional top-ups and cancellation any time.
New Standard subscribers can try the first month for $2.50 through early November 2026.
Conversation-style passages are available again, with clearer speaker turns and more consistent formatting.

July 2026

July 20–26

The home page now makes Free and Standard easier to compare, with monthly passage allowances and Standard’s extra options shown together.
The FAQ now answers cost, cancellation, and refund questions directly, and makes clear that passages are not reviewed by a person before you read them.

July 13–19

Short and medium readings now open faster, leaving less time between choosing a passage and starting to read.
Returning to a reading gets you back to the passage sooner.
Quiz sessions now keep a clearer flow across short, medium, and long readings.

June 2026

June 22–28

Dictionary lookups now handle words with multiple readings or meanings more clearly, making the sense that fits the passage easier to find.
Passages now use more natural kanji choices, with fewer awkward kana-only spellings.