Day by Day: Tokyo Survival Journal is a pixel-art life simulation with survival management and light roguelike elements. Study, work part-time, make friends, and survive in Tokyo. Will you earn your place at university and chase your dreams—or lose your way?
Day by Day: Tokyo Student Diary is a pixel-art survival life simulation game about the everyday life of an international student in Japan.
After arriving in Tokyo, you'll start from scratch and face the realities of studying abroad. Find a place to live, keep yourself fed, learn Japanese, earn money through part-time jobs, manage your time, and take care of both your physical and mental well-being as you work toward your goals.
Every day offers only a limited amount of time. Will you spend it studying in the library to prepare for exams, or work at a convenience store, café, or Chinese restaurant to pay your bills? You can also cook, work out, visit hot springs, meet new people, and create your own story in the streets of Tokyo.
The game combines time management with survival mechanics. Hunger, sleep, mood, study progress, hygiene, and money all interact with one another, meaning every decision has lasting consequences. Studying hard may unlock better job opportunities, while staying up too late, living under constant stress, or running out of money can make life increasingly difficult.
As you progress, you'll unlock new locations, jobs, events, and relationships. Random events, unique character traits, and meaningful choices ensure that every playthrough offers a different journey and multiple possible endings.
Features
🎓 Experience the authentic daily life of an international student in Japan.
🏙️ Explore Tokyo freely, visiting schools, libraries, convenience stores, cafés, Chinese restaurants, gyms, city offices, and more.
💼 Take on part-time jobs to earn money and pay your rent and living expenses.
📚 Study Japanese, improve your skills, and build a brighter future.
🍱 Cook, shop, do laundry, rest, and manage every aspect of student life.
📊 Balance hunger, sleep, mood, study, hygiene, money, and other survival stats.
🎲 Enjoy random events, unique character traits, multiple progression paths, and high replayability.
🌸 Immerse yourself in charming pixel-art visuals and a warm, relaxing soundtrack that captures the atmosphere of Tokyo.
In a city full of opportunities, no one will decide your future for you.
Will you stay focused on your dreams and work hard?
Will you get distracted by entertainment and miss your exams?
Or will you discover your own way of living in Tokyo, one choice at a time?
Your study abroad journey begins today.
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