In November 2022, at the Kibo International Language Academy in Tochigi Prefecture, urgent phrases like "Run away!" and "Don't push!" resonated among students preparing for their upcoming internships. With around thirty roles comprised of trainees from countries such as the Philippines, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, the lessons focused on anticipating potential dangers in their respective industries and the instructions they might receive in emergencies. By employing Japanese, the common language among the participants, the school aimed to provide vital communication skills for their trainees.

The innovative training approach was initiated by Yurika Kurimata, a 51-year-old Japanese teacher, who acted upon the feedback received from her students and internship hosts. Previous experiences had highlighted the inadequacy of textbook learning; a student from Korea criticized that the Japanese taught was not practical. An alarming incident revealed further issues when an intern was nearly injured by hay falling from a truck after a warning about the danger failed to be understood. Such events underline the fundamental necessity for practical language skills in enhancing safety for foreign trainees in Japan.

Japan is witnessing a transformation into a "migrant nation," with a growing population of foreign nationals. As the country becomes increasingly multicultural, this issue of language comprehension for safety and integration emerges as a critical challenge. The Kibo International Language Academy's approach reflects a broader societal need to adapt educational methods to prepare foreign residents better and ensure their safety in a new environment.