Why the name Japan Alphabet?
It is a simple brand name, not a linguistic claim. Japanese is not written with one alphabet. It uses hiragana, katakana, and kanji, and beginners may see romaji as supporting notation. Explaining that distinction early is part of the site’s purpose.
What this website teaches
Phase 1 establishes the foundation: how Japanese writing works, the five vowel sounds, the modern basic kana, common voiced and semi-voiced variants, small-y combinations, and a realistic learning roadmap. Later work can add vocabulary, sentence patterns, kanji, and guided reading in a measured sequence.
How the content is written
Lessons aim to distinguish scripts, characters, sounds, and words clearly. Romaji is used when it genuinely helps an absolute beginner, with kana kept visible so that support can gradually step back. Broad patterns are described cautiously because real Japanese contains context, variation, and exceptions.
What we do not claim
Japan Alphabet does not promise instant fluency, a universal study speed, or a complete course in its current phase. This page does not invent a teaching team, credentials, learner numbers, ratings, or personal experience. The useful measure is whether each published page is accurate, readable, and honest about what comes next.