Hanashi product reference
Hanashi.chat is a curated marketplace for one-to-one video conversations with real people. Hanashi Chat Limited operates the service. Japanese conversations are the launch focus. The service is designed for people who want to meet across languages.
Sign up as a LearnerWho you talk with
Hanashi calls its conversation hosts Senseis. Learners choose a person by interests, conversation style and languages. Hanashi reviews host applicants. Public host profiles appear only when publication is approved and the host has consented.
Host and slot availability vary. Learner access is subject to the current signup requirements. Sensei applications are reviewed before hosting.
What a booking includes
A booking reserves time for a one-to-one video conversation. The booking flow shows the available time, length and price in Points before confirmation. See the booking flow for current cancellation terms.
A learner can bring a topic to the Agenda. The participants can add and edit shared Agenda topics in the call. The public conversation starter creates a separate plan you can copy and bring with you.
What captions support
Live captions can show original speech as text and provide a translation into a supported language. The conversation languages are English, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Spanish, French and German. Availability depends on the host and call settings.
Captions can arrive late or miss words and context. Confirm important details with the other person. Speech processing and retention are described in the privacy policy and applicable in-call notices.