Particles and Waves is an independent brand dedicated to building simple, intuitive, and immersive tools across the fields of science, education, language, and creativity.
We believe in connecting perception and thought — transforming the invisible into the visible through design and technology.
Mission
Make the invisible, visible.
Our mission is to support self-directed learning and discovery through quiet, focused tools that amplify curiosity rather than interrupt it.
Vision
We believe real learning begins with play and wonder.
Particles and Waves breaks down complexity and reimagines it in a way that feels natural and engaging for every learner.
Values
- Immersion – Tools designed to reduce friction and noise
- Autonomy – Let users choose how they engage
- Essence – Strip away everything but the core experience
Our Product: notaps
notaps is a hands‑free vocabulary learning app designed with a unique concept:
“Learn words without tapping.”
It displays English words and their translations in a smooth, fade-in/fade-out style — no need to touch the screen. The user simply watches and absorbs.
Key Features:
- Offline, no login, no ads – Your data stays on your device only
- One-time purchase – No subscriptions, no hidden costs
- Cognitive UI – Designed to simulate how we naturally move words into memory
- Gentle feedback – Visual progress cues like sparkles or bars, not points or pop-ups
notaps is made for busy people who want to keep learning without breaking their flow.
Operator Information
- Brand Name: Particles and Waves
- Address: 402 Wizard Building, 1-4-3 Sengen-cho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0072, Japan
- Contact: admin@particlesandwaves.org
Privacy Policy
notaps collects no personal data.
- No login or account creation
- No server communication
- No analytics or ads
- All learning data is saved only on your local device
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
notaps is an English and Japanese vocabulary learning app designed for hands‑free study. It automatically displays words with smooth fade in and out, letting you focus on linking meanings in your mind. It requires no taps, no ads, and no login. Key features include being ad‑free, no login required, fully offline, eliminating multiple taps needed to start learning, and having an extremely simple design. The app works entirely offline.
Who is the app for?
The app is for busy professionals, students, commuters, children, and anyone who wants to learn vocabulary hands-free. Because there's no tapping, it suits learners of all ages from kids to adults.
What are the key features?
Key features include being ad-free, no login required, fully offline, eliminating
multiple taps needed to start learning, and having an extremely simple design.
How is privacy protected?
We do not collect any personal data. There is no registration or login, no advertisement or analytics. All learning data is stored locally on the user's device.