Discover the power of SAKURA Editor, a free, open-source text editor designed for writing and editing Japanese. Perfect for both creating new texts and editing existing files, SAKURA Editor offers a user-friendly experience similar to other Windows text editors. What sets it apart is its specialized Japanese language features, making it an ideal choice for Japanese text editing. Additionally, SAKURA Editor doubles as a code editor, compatible with multiple programming languages and boasting a color scheme tailored for coding. With extensive customization options, SAKURA Editor is a versatile and powerful tool for all your text and coding needs.






I find SAKURA Editor a mixed bag. The interface is gorgeous but sometimes it lags when I'm typing. Overall, it helps keep me organized but I’m not sure if it’s the best for serious work.