Activate Your Japanese!
ひきだすにほんご Activate Your Japanese!
About
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on workers from abroad in various parts of Japan.
Cast
Phương Chi
as Nguyen Mai Xuan
Motoko Kumai
as Yansu (voice)
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Chasing a Dream
Drama "Xuan Tackles Japan!" It is springtime and a woman is on a plane flying to Japan. She is Xuan, who left Vietnam to work at a hotel in Japan. After the plane lands, she looks for her supervisor waiting at the airport. That is when a foreign boy suddenly hands her a key holder. She eventually meets her supervisor Ota and Rei, the chef, and they head to the hotel. Xuan, however, cannot keep up a conversation with them. She gives up and tries to sleep. At that moment, time stops and, to her surprise, the key holder she received at the airport starts moving and talking. It suggests Xuan should ask questions and let the other person talk. Xuan is able to enjoy talking with Ota and Rei and she finally arrives at the hotel. "Welcome to My Japan!" focuses on the life of Htet Shein Win from Myanmar, who works at a resort hotel in Okinawa Prefecture!
The Courage to Ask
Drama "Xuan Tackles Japan!" On her first day at work, Xuan meets her trainer Sumire, who seems a little intimidating. When Xuan feels lost for not being able to catch Sumire's instructions spoken with a Kansai accent, the black-robed stagehand (Yansu) appears again and stops the time. Yansu advises Xuan to repeat what she could hear and just ask for the part where she could not pick up. After Yansu turns back time, Xuan gathers her courage and asks Sumire to say the instructions about work once more. "Onomatopoeia" -Share Feelings- Sukkiri "Welcome to My Japan!" focuses on the life of Zeba Ahmed from the United States, who works at a company in Miyagi Prefecture that promotes the local area!
Say Something, Anything
Drama "Xuan Tackles Japan!" Although Xuan was working eagerly, she was scolded by Sumire. She also happened to come across Rei being yelled at by his superior at work. Identifying with him, Xuan wants to cheer him up but cannot express herself aptly in Japanese. What will Xuan do? "Onomatopoeia" -Share Feelings- Hottosuru "Welcome to My Japan!" focuses on Nguyen Xuan Diep from Vietnam, who works at a metal parts factory in Okayama Prefecture.
Creating Your Perfect Home
Drama "Xuan Tackles Japan!" It is Xuan's first day off. When she is feeling sad by looking at her sparsely decorated flat, Ota and Monica arrive to help. When she learns that Monica's room is decorated in a cute way using items from the 100-yen shop, Xuan heads to the shop with Ota and Monica. But she cannot remember the name "tsuppari-bo" which she had wanted to buy. What will she do? "Onomatopoeia" -Share Feelings- Bacchiri "Welcome to My Japan!" focuses on Garcia Kristine Gordula from the Philippines, who works at a senior care facility in Aichi Prefecture.
I Want Us to Be Friends
Drama "Xuan Tackles Japan!" Although Xuan is getting used to work, she is yet to have a friendly conversation with Sumire. Taking Yansu's advice, she tries to find a "common topic" and talk to her. But she has difficulty finding a "common topic." What will Xuan do? "Onomatopoeia" -Share Feelings- Dokidoki "Welcome to My Japan!" focuses on Takahashi Amir from Iran, who runs a bakery in Gunma Prefecture.
Don't Be Shy to Ask
Drama "Xuan Tackles Japan!" When Xuan was taking out her trash before heading to work, her neighbor Sasaki gets angry with her at the trash collection area of the apartment. Although she cannot understand why he got angry, Sasaki's granddaughter Aoi comes to the rescue. But Xuan uses the wrong word when speaking to Sasaki and he gets angrier. What will Xuan do? "Onomatopoeia" -Share Feelings- Batabata "Welcome to My Japan!" focuses on Rasoanjanahary Tantely from Madagascar, who works at a manufacturer of food processing machinery in Hiroshima Prefecture.
But I Wasn't Finished...
Drama "Xuan Tackles Japan!" Ota asks Xuan to come along and they head to Kaan's food truck. She notices, however, that she is always interrupted while she is still thinking of what to say. What shall she do? "Onomatopoeia" -Share Feelings- Barabara "Welcome to My Japan!" focuses on Uno Maria Emilia from Argentina, who works at a hamburger shop in Saitama Prefecture.
Check as You Go
Drama "Xuan Tackles Japan!" On her day off, Xuan is going to meet Aoi, who will give her a tour of Nagatoro in Saitama Prefecture. Xuan is really excited to be in Nagatoro, which is the setting of an anime she loves, and snaps away at various locations. Aoi asks Xuan why she loves the anime, but it seems that she is not quite getting what Xuan wants to say. How can Xuan get herself across? "Onomatopoeia" -Share Feelings- Gorogoro "Welcome to My Japan!" focuses on Shovon Majumder from Bangladesh, who works at an IT firm in Nagano Prefecture.
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