Popular SNS and apps in Japan

This article will talk about the apps that are popular among Japanese girls, especially the social networks apps. (I have introduced some of the camera apps in the previous article, ❤︎ )


LINE

Japan app line

First, LINE is definitely THE most used app in Japan, not only among girls but any generation. It’s like a Japanese version of WhatsApp, just with a bit more features. The stickers that you can send on the LINE are all so unique and cute, nothing comparable to the ones on messenger or other normal emojis. (Just to make sure you know, emoji is also a culture or a concept developed by Japanese young girls, and the word “emoji” itself is a Japanese word meaning picture letter:)
LINE has also produced several apps including games and music app, which are all fairly successful.

Instagram, Twitter

Yeah, these are the other two major social networks that Japanese teens use, but I guess they are nothing new or special to you. Got nothing else to say really. (I've introduced some of the popular instagrammer from Japan in other article, check them out too ❤︎)

Studyplus

Japanese app studyplus

Finally, an app for nerds :) This is where you record how much you’ve studied and share it with people who have a similar goal to you. All the users are Japanese, so it might be difficult to start using it, but it might be interesting to look up.




Simeji

Japanese app simeji

This is an app that catamites your keyboard. You can change the background of keyboard, either to the default pictures or just any photos you like. There are also loads of cute emojis. It’s quite easy to setup, and to use once you get used to it!
Japanese keyboard app simeji
Snoopy keyboard set up by Simeji

Download for iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simeji-japanese-keyboard-with-emoticons/id899997582?mt=8


All pictures taken from each official websites

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