What's New
add 6 european fairy tales!
App Description
OTOEHON has been updated!
・You can enjoy “The Emperor’s New Clothes” free of charge as a sample.
・Full 60 titles of Japanese and Western folk tales are available to subscribers.
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What is OTOEHON?
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OTOEHON is an application with which you can enjoy reading aloud Japanese and Western folk tales along with children. Taking advantage of lovely illustrations and originally composed music, both you and children can fully enjoy the stories! With children less exposed to folk tales these days, OTOEHON can bring back good old days when grown-ups and children could enjoy stories together.
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Purposes of OTOEHON
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1.Nurture artistic sensibilities
In OTOEHON, a story is accompanied with elaborate orchestration like a soundtrack of a movie. The music is meticulously composed so that children can develop rich sensibilities through the exposure to the world of OTOEHON.
2.Heartfelt communication
By reading aloud picture books, parents and children can spend a precious time communicating through hearts. OTOEHON is a universal communication tool that people of any generations, even the elderly, can
enjoy and utilize. OTOHEON can be a heartfelt communication tool for all the family members.
3.Grow with folk tales
OTOEHON consists of various titles of Japanese and Western folk tales that have long been enjoyed through generations. Folk tales not only represent good morals but also depict societies and human minds.Children can learn lessons from folk tales, and develop their sensibilities.
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How to use OTOEHON
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Listen Mode:
You can enjoy the professional narration with the music. Please have a great time with the world of OTOEHON. You can also listen to your own version of recorded narration with the music, and children can enjoy your version of OTOEHON by replaying it.
Read Mode:
Each story comes with dedicated music and sound effects. Like Karaoke, the words are highlighted for your assistance as the story is in progress. With this help feature, anyone can become an excellent storyteller.
Record Mode:
Once you are accustomed to the storytelling, please use the record mode to record your own voice. You can record your version of storytelling for your children. Your version can be kept as a memento, and/or children can play it for bedtime storytelling when they are alone.
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Titles available in OTOEHON
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[Japanese Folk Tales]
Kaguyahime, Momotaro, The Sparrow with a Cut Tongue, The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom, The Grateful Crane, Issunboshi, A Tengu's Feathered Fan, The Old Man with a Lump, The Three Ofudas, The Straw Millionaire,Straw Hats for the Jizos, Blessing from Heaven, Blessing from the Earth
[European Fairy Tales]
The Emperor’s New Clothes, Pinocchio, Jack and the Beanstalk, Thumbelina,Little Red Riding Hood, The Golden Goose, Hansel and Gretel, The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Cinderella,Town Musicians of Bremen
in addition, there are other 60 stories (Japanese only)
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Subscription
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OTOEHON is a Picture Book app from Japan. Once you become a Subscription member, you can enjoy all titles of the stories.
▼About price and period
・360 yen (incl. tax) / Month (Start from the application date) / Subscription
is automatically renewed
▼About Automatically Renewed Subscription
・You will be charged on the Apple ID.
・The subscriptions are automatically renewed unless automatic renewal is canceled 24-hours prior to the end of the current period of the subscription.
・Your account is charged for the renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period as long as automatic renewal is enabled.
Terms of Service
https://www.decibel.jp/tos.html
Privacy Policy
https://www.decibel.jp/privacy.html
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App Changes
- December 01, 2014 Initial release
- December 21, 2014 New version 1.0.2
- January 29, 2015 New version 1.0.4
- April 27, 2015 New version 1.0.6
- June 12, 2015 New version 1.0.7
- July 15, 2015 New version 1.0.8
- August 13, 2015 New version 1.0.9
- September 13, 2015 New version 1.0.10
- October 15, 2015 New version 1.0.11
- November 28, 2015 New version 1.0.12
- January 05, 2016 New version 1.0.13
- June 14, 2019 New version 1.1.6
- July 15, 2020 New version 1.1.7
- November 12, 2020 New version 1.2.1