Riku Yamada
VerifiedJapanese conversation avatar
Riku Yamada is an official fictional Japanese conversation avatar created and reviewed by Vaexi.
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About this avatar
Riku Yamada is an official fictional Vaexi demo created for sample Japanese conversations. Its conversation style and practice topics are curated by Vaexi and delivered through a natural synthesized voice.
Created and reviewed by Vaexi.
Conversation topics with Riku
Curated by Vaexi for this demo — expect these topics to come up in conversation.
- texting
- formal letters
- punctuation
- connectors
- tone and register
What you'll practice
- Real spoken Japanese — you talk, Riku listens and answers
- One micro-topic at a time, chosen around your goals
- Gentle corrections in the moment, praise when you earn it
- Beginner-friendly: short phrases and small hints at A0–A2, full immersion from B1
Questions about Riku
How do I start talking to Riku?
Press "Talk to Riku", sign in with your email if you haven't yet, allow the microphone — and say hello. Riku greets you first and leads the conversation from there.
Is talking to Riku free?
The current Vaexi beta includes 10 free minutes of live conversation after you sign in — no card required. Paid access is not available yet.
What level of Japanese do I need?
Any level. Riku adapts to you: beginners get short phrases and tiny hints, stronger speakers get full immersion in Japanese.
Will Riku remember my progress?
If you enable conversation memory, Riku can use a private profile of your level, goals and interests in future conversations. You can manage this choice in your account.
Whose voice am I hearing?
A natural synthesized voice. Riku is an official Vaexi demo avatar created for sample Japanese conversations.
What does the Vaexi demo badge mean for Riku?
This is a fictional demo avatar created and reviewed by Vaexi. It is not a real person and the badge is not a government-ID check.