We have added Hindi to the lineup of subtitles available for all videos. Click on “字幕” menu (or “CC” menu) on the video player and select Hindi (“हिंदी") to watch the videos with Burmese subtitles. Please refer to this page for further guidance on subtitles. NEW

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #017 is from The Japan Foundation, Yangon.

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #016 is from The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #015 is from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain　（by Yuko SUZUKI）.

“Xuan Tackles Japan!” introduces “strategies”, but you can also learn various phrases and expressions used in real situations such as in the workplace and in daily life.
“ちょっと寄り道” is a column that introduces phrases and expressions that appear in the drama, along with brief explanations . The column is filled with phrases that can be used in conversation, various onomatopoeias, and other hints to make Japanese communication even more enjoyable! You can read the column by clicking on the “ちょっと寄り道” button below the video player.
*Please note that the column is in Japanese only.

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #014 is from Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language　（by Yaoi AKASHIMA）.

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #013 is from Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa.　（Yuka KIKUOKA / Former Japanese-Language Education Specialist at Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa）.

We have added Burmese to the lineup of subtitles available for all videos. Click on “字幕” menu (or “CC” menu) on the video player and select Burmese (“မြန်မာဘာသာစကား”) to watch the videos with Burmese subtitles.
*Please note that there may be display errors to part of Burmese characters when played on smartphones.

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #012 is from Thailand (Tikamporn Phakamakanont / Kaennakhon Witthayalai School, and Pornsuda Phupongsa / Suankularb Wittayalai Thonburi School).

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #011 is from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan (Takashi YOKOTA / Hokuriku University / Hakusan International Association).

We have added Simplified Chinese to the lineup of subtitles available for all videos. Click on “字幕” menu (or “CC” menu) on the video player and select Simplified Chinese ("中文(簡)") to watch the videos with Chinese subtitles.

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #010 is from India (Keiko Yoshikawa. Sho Sawaki and Hadiya Shamim / Japan Foundation, New Delhi).

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #009 is from Huron Universitty, Canada, which reports on the use of Hikidasu Nihongo to understand Japanese culture and customs for effective communication.

We have added 2 new articles to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Articles #007 and #008 are both from Canada, which report on the use of "Hikidasu Nihongo" in private Japanese lessons.

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #006 is from Taiwan (LIAO Yu-ching / Soochow University).

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #005 is from Japan (Tomoyuki ISHIYAMA / The Japan Foundation, Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa).

We are currently working to further improve the content and functions of our website “Hikidasu Nihongo Content-Library”.
Please kindly take a moment to answer our short online survey from the following link.
　Link: https://forms.office.com/r/CbsLLL00b5
The survey will take approximately 5 minutes and will be available until 11:59PM of April 30, 2024 (JST). *We have extended the duration.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

We have added Thai to the lineup of subtitles available for all videos. Click on “字幕” menu (or “CC” menu) on the video player and select Thai (“ภาษาไทย”) to watch the videos with Thai subtitles.

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #004 reports on the use of Hikidasu Nihongo in Japanese-language classes held in Toronto and Montreal, Canada.

We have added links to English and Vietnamese translations of Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin (June 2023 Issue) at Related articles page.

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #003 is from France (Takashi MIURA and Moeko TANIGUCHI / The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris).

We have added a new article to “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご（Let’s Use Hikidasu Nihongo）” section. Article #002 is from Japan (Masami HONDA / Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa).

We have added Commentary Notes on Strategy for episodes 21～24 of “Xuan Tackles Japan”. The files are available from List of downloadable materials page as well as from each episode’s page. A handy PDF file with commentary notes for all 24 episodes is also available.
＊Please note that the Commentary Notes are available only in Japanese.

We have added Commentary Notes on Strategy for episodes 17～20 of “Xuan Tackles Japan”. The files are available from List of downloadable materials page as well as from each episode’s page.
＊Please note that the Notes are available only in Japanese.

We have added a new content section “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご” to the Related articles page.
This section will provide you with case reports from Japanese language teachers around the world who have used “Hikidasu Nihongo” as a teaching tool. From how to conduct classes and reactions from the learners, to how to assign tasks and homework, there are plenty of clues for creating classes using “Hikidasu Nihongo”.
The first report is from Vietnam (Mr. Bùi Thanh Yên / KAIZEN Yoshida School). We hope the report will help you with utilizing the program.
*Please note that the articles will be in Japanese only.
*This article is based on the presentation from the online seminar “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご” held on July 1.

Video archive of Part 1 "解説＆紹介「ひきだすにほんご」の魅力教えます" of online seminar "使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご" (July 1, 2023) is now available. The creator of the program (full-time lecturer at Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa) introduces the features of each segments of the program and how to utilize the Content-Library website.
<Seminar and event video archive>
(*In Japanese only)

A new article was added to Related articles and videos page.
*The article is in Japanese only.

We have added Indonesian to the lineup of subtitles available for all videos. Click on “字幕” menu (or “CC” menu) on the video player and select “Bahasa Indonesia” to watch the videos with Indonesian subtitles.

A new article was added to Related articles and videos page.
*The article is in Japanese only.

The JF is pleased to announce our event “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご”, a webinar to support Japanese-language teachers to further utilize “ひきだすにほんご Activate Your Japanese!” in classroom activities. We look forward to your participation!
*Please note that this webinar will be conducted in Japanese.

*We have closed RSVP as the number of applicants reached maximum capacity of 450 people.

Date: Saturday, July 1, 14:00-16:30 (JST)

Venue: Online (Zoom)

RSVP deadline: Monday, June 26, 17:00 (JST)

Content

• Explanation & Introduction – 「ひきだすにほんご」の魅力教えます。
• Practical examples - 「ひきだすにほんご」こう使ってみました！
• Q&A Session
• ★Please see the flyer for further details!

Speakers

• KIKUOKA Yuka (The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa)
• ISHIYAMA Tomoyuki (The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa)
• HONDA Masami (The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa)
• MIURA Takashi (The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris)
• TANIGUCHI Moeko (The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris)
• Bùi Thanh Yên (KAIZEN Yoshida School)

Language: Japanese

Capacity: 250 people→ 450 *We have increased capacity to 450 people.

*RSVP application will be closed when full capacity is reached.

*This seminar will be partially recorded and posted on the Japan Foundation website.

Tap or click on the thumbnail to view and download the flyer PDF.

We have added Commentary Notes on Strategy for episodes 9~16 of “Xuan Tackles Japan”. The files are available from List of downloadable materials page as well as from each episode’s page.

We have added a link to a video recording of JFT Online Training for Japanese-Language Teachers “Activate Your Japanese!”, held by The Japan Foundation, Toronto, to “Related articles and videos” page.

"ひきだすにほんご Activate Your Japanese!" official LINE sticker has been released!
"Yansu", a mysterious kurogo-shaped keyring who supports Xuan in "Xuan Tackles Japan!", has become an official LINE sticker! Please search "ひきだすにほんご" in LINE STICKER to find the download page, and enjoy communication even more with Yansu!

We have launched our new website "ひきだすにほんご Activate Your Japanese! Content-Library"!