What is an electronic wooden fish?
An electronic wooden fish is a web app where every tap on an on-screen mokugyo shows "merit +1" and adds to a daily count. Tokutsumi runs in your browser — no download, no sign-up. 108 taps completes the day and marks your calendar.
The idea went viral on Chinese social media as "电子木鱼" and spread worldwide as a tiny stress-relief ritual. Tokutsumi adds Japanese prayer beads, ema wishes, and a merit battle you can play with friends.
How to use
- Tap the fish, or press Space on a keyboard.
- Reach 108 taps to complete the day. Every 108 taps clears one worldly desire (bonus merit).
- Change the sound, tap text, fish and background colors, and shortcut key in Settings.
- Meditation mode taps for you for 10–60 minutes while you breathe.
Merit battle with friends
Create a room, send the link on LINE or X, and friends join straight from the link. Rankings show today's taps, total merit and streaks; with 3 people you unlock the merit map and today's champion.
FAQ
What is an electronic wooden fish?
It's a web app that lets you tap a wooden fish (mokugyo) on your screen. Each tap shows "merit +1" and your count is saved as a daily record. Free, no sign-up.
What does merit mean here?
In Buddhism, merit is the good that comes from good actions. Here it's a playful number that grows with every tap.
Why 108 taps a day?
108 is the traditional number of worldly desires, which is why temple bells ring 108 times on New Year's Eve. 108 taps completes your day and marks the calendar with a lotus.
Do auto taps count?
No. Meditation mode's auto taps are just a rhythm for breathing. Only your own taps add merit and count in rooms.
What is a merit battle?
Create a room, send the link, and compare today's taps and total merit with friends. With 3 or more people you unlock the merit map and today's champion.
Where is my data stored?
Your taps and settings stay in your browser (localStorage). Only when you join a room are your nickname and counts sent to that room.