9/30/24
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3 min
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Phang Wei Jun
Shashingo: A Fresh Take on Learning Japanese
Hey everyone,
I know many of you are always on the lookout for innovative ways to learn a new language, and today, I'm excited to share something that might just change the game for you—literally.
When we first started Lingosnap, we had no idea that alongside us, a similar concept and, honestly, an amazing product was being launched.
If you haven’t heard, you should really check out Shashingo: A Photography Game for Learning Japanese. It was launched in 2023 on Kickstarter and received overwhelming success both pre- and post-launch.
If you haven't bought it yet, you can purchase it on Steam.
Or get the Shashingo game on Nintendo Switch.
Visual Learning Through Photography
At Lingosnap, we're all about making language learning engaging and accessible. Shashingo caught our attention because it combines the art of photography with learning Japanese, offering an immersive experience that's both fun and educational. They’ve created realistic environments where you can take pictures of almost anything to acquire new Japanese words.
Instead of traditional rote memorisation, Shashingo lets you explore a vibrant virtual world, snapping photos of objects and scenes. Each photo teaches you the Japanese word or phrase associated with it, reinforcing your memory through visual association.
Why We're Excited About Shashingo: People just love it!
We believe that learning should be interactive and enjoyable. Shashingo aligns perfectly with this philosophy, and we're excited to see such innovative approaches in language education. Players who've tried Shashingo are raving about it.
They've found that learning through photography not only makes the process more enjoyable but also significantly improves retention. People who have played Shashingo have actually mastered all the Japanese vocabulary in the game—which might have been less enjoyable through traditional methods.
Who wouldn't like this fluffy boy?
Bridging Shashingo and Lingosnap
We see Shashingo as a fantastic tool that perfectly complements Lingosnap. Shashingo provides you with an interactive virtual environment where you can explore and learn the first 140 Japanese words through immersive gameplay. When you're ready to take your language learning journey into the real world, Lingosnap can help you take that next big step
With Lingosnap, you can continue your language and photography adventure beyond the game. Our platform allows you to apply what you've learned in Shashingo to real-life situations, expanding your vocabulary and cultural understanding even further. Together, Shashingo and Lingosnap offer a seamless and engaging path from virtual learning to real-world application, making your journey to mastering Japanese both enjoyable and effective.
Final Thoughts
In a move that's part team-building exercise and part clever excuse to play games at work, we've bought Shashingo for everyone in our company. After all, we genuinely believe that these types of interactive experiences are not just fun—they're game-changers (pun absolutely intended) in the learning process.
We're super excited to see where Shashingo goes next. As they continue to develop this amazing experience, we're eager to keep learning from their incredible work. Until then, you'll find us snapping photos and leveling up our language skills, one snapshot at a time.
Have fun!