kotoha

a creative studio turning untranslatable words into shareable feelings.

"For unnamable emotions and everyday moments.
Discover the perfect word for you from 7,000 languages around the world."

kotoha brings the beauty of the world's 7,000 languages to you through the power of creativity.

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Activities

  1. 01

    Video Production

    We produce and distribute short dramas that capture the delicate emotions of words and everyday relatable moments. Actors active in film and theater, together with video creators, deliver the unique nuances of untranslatable words in an accessible and engaging way through highly relatable stories.

  2. 02

    Exhibition

    We host interactive exhibitions that stimulate the five senses, based on the theme of "untranslatable words," creating a tangible connection between language and our everyday lives.
    Our exhibition, #IfThisFeelingHadAName - Valentine's Edition -, held in Shibuya, attracted 1,400 visitors and generated a widespread response, including being featured on the television program ZIP! and trending on TikTok.

  3. 03

    Product Development

    We are engaged in unique product development under the theme of "Words × ____." For example, we are advancing the commercialization of products such as "Words × Fragrance," focusing on an attractive and approachable style that makes you want to pick them up. These products will be developed as original merchandise.

  4. 04

    Word Generator

    Simply select a few keywords that appear on the screen to find the perfect "untranslatable word" for your feelings. We offer an unprecedented experience that gives a name to your unnamable emotions.

  5. 05

    Word Collection

    Words that are difficult to translate often have little information on the internet or in generative AI, and their definitions are frequently ambiguous, making systematic collection difficult in the past. To address this, we have developed and operate a platform where language researchers and language enthusiasts can freely register and share the "untranslatable words" they know.