JapaNavi – Mobile Application
A multilingual travel app that helps foreign visitors explore Japan, with maps, cultural tips and live help.
- Industry
- Platforms
- Android
- Store category
- Travel & Local
- Built with
- Flutter
- Next.js
- Node.js
- React
The project
JapaNavi is a mobile travel companion for foreign visitors to Japan. It brings together top destinations by prefecture, hidden local spots, cultural customs and etiquette, food recommendations, seasonal events, hotels and maps with location-based suggestions. The app works in several languages and runs on a free and premium model: premium members get an online travel forum and a live help desk with expert guides by chat or call. We built the mobile app in Flutter, with a Next.js admin and a Node.js backend.
The challenge
- Visitors face a language barrier and unfamiliar customs as soon as they arrive in Japan.
- Travel information is spread across many sites, and little of it covers lesser-known local spots.
- When plans go wrong, travelers have nobody to ask in real time.
What we built
- Destinations, restaurants, hotels and events organized by prefecture and category.
- Cultural tips on traditions, festivals and etiquette written for first-time visitors.
- An interactive map with location-based recommendations and directions.
- A premium tier with a travelers' forum and a live help desk by chat or call.
- Multilingual content and push notifications for events and updates.
Key features
Prefecture guides
Must-visit places and hidden gems filtered by prefecture, from Tokyo to Hokkaido.
Cultural insights
Customs, festivals and etiquette explained so visitors know what to expect.
Food and stays
Restaurant and hotel recommendations, from sushi counters to ramen shops.
Event calendar
Seasonal festivals and cultural events across the country.
Maps and navigation
Places on an interactive map with ratings, directions and details.
Live help desk
Premium members reach travel guides in real time through chat or a call.
Travel forum
A premium community where travelers share tips and itineraries and ask questions.
Multiple languages
Content in several languages for visitors from different countries.
