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Where's the JR station?      Where is JR station?

[HK] 14:00 on September 22, 2016

A foreigner asked me about the road near the Ginza 4-chome intersection (in front of Mitsukoshi).  "Where is the JR station? I would like to go to Narita Airport Terminal 1 by Narita Express (NEX)." I was just moving on the Yamanote Line, so I went to Tokyo Station.  

 

Aside from the difficulty of moving to the NEX stop on the Tokyo Station premises, I thought it would be convenient if a bus to the airport and JR signage were added to the key point like the intersection of 4-chome.  

I think Chuo-ku has a lot of information displays such as maps, so wouldn't it be more convenient if more versions that are conscious of foreigners increase? 

 

The foreigner who guided me seemed to come to Japan on a business trip, stopped in Bangkok and Stockholm, and returned to Japan. 

 

 

At Ginza 4-Chome crossing (Mitsukoshi front), a foreigner came close and asked me where JR station is.   He said " I want to go to JR station and head to Narita International Airport Terminal 1 by Narita Express (NEX) ".  I also was on my way to ride Yamanote Line, so I accompanied with him to Tokyo Station. 

 

Putting aside the difficulty to get to NEX platform in Tokyo Station, a certain idea came up to me all the sudden.  

If there were a direction board showing the bus stop and JR station to airport at a famous spot like Gina 4-chome crossing, it would be so convenient to the foreign guests. 

I believe the information boards in Chuo-ward are alreday sufficiently placed, but if there were more boards focused on foreign guests, wouldn't it be so kind? 

 

The guest I walked along with came to Japan on a business trip and was on his way back home stopping over at Bangkok and Stockholm.

 

 

Guide experience of regretting and laughing

[Koedo Itabashi] 16:00 on September 13, 2016

If you become a tourist association correspondent, you can experience a variety of thrills that you can't see in your daily life.

 

"Guide to the area within Chuo-ku"

This is also very rare for the general public to do this unless you are engaged in the guidance and guidance work as a profession.

While walking to those who meet for the first time, we will convey the charm of the area.

The activities that speak through a small mobile microphone are extraordinary for me, and my chest is tightened tightly, I am thrilled, my head becomes pure white, my mouth is thirsty and words do not become words, I am wrapped in a strange exaltation, smiles spring up in words of gratitude, and makes me feel soft and warm.

Professional guides have guidance manuals, and we are considering the number of places where we can respond flexibly.

We correspondents also attend guide training sponsored by the tourist association and hold the flag of leadership, but the extraordinary information activities, which are extraordinary things, fall into unexpected pitfalls and crash into walls. You.

 

Last Saturday, we visited a specialty store in the Tsukiji Outer Market and guided us to St Luke's Garden.

I've been listening to the story for a long time, so I had time to prepare carefully.

Where is the place where the charm of Chuo-ku can be conveyed in this area?

How do I take a route to reach my destination within the specified time?

Safe and efficient way to walk and cross the sidewalk.

Confirm positions in consideration of the weather, such as places where shade is created, places where it is difficult to get wet by rain, and buildings with air conditioning.

Trivia unique to the consumer's point of view.

What is the topic that the participants are going to eat?

In addition to collecting information from the website, pamphlets of each facility were collected.

Tsukiji is featured on TV and magazines only in the area where various topics are now being talked about, and is featured on the stage of drama.

I'll look through these things too.

 

And the most important thing is to actually put yourself in that place.

I will walk along the assumed route while measuring time.

What kind of store, what kind of store clerk, and sales are the customer's line?

You can grasp the scenery, smell, overlapping sounds, and the feeling of touching the skin that you can see only when you go.

If you know the sense of life, you can narrow down the information you convey.

When you convert it into words, the landscape begins to emit another glow.

 

The stock book swelled in bread with materials.

But what I could tell you was really little.

However, it is necessary not to try to pack it, but to cut down the information you have more and more.

As you move, narrowing down to the things you see in front of you will lead to an easy-to-understand guide.

We will carefully observe the participants (including intuition) and exchange words to provide the most suitable story.

Search for age, place where you live, number of visits to the information area, and what is appropriate for its composition ratio.

If you could do it smart, you would be a professional.

 

Arrive at the destination by time while watching the incident.

Something was interesting. I'd like to visit again.

I would be happy if I could help you with such a meeting.

I had a good time myself.

Thank you very much.

 

 

 

Chuo-ku Cultural and International Exchange Promotion Association "Foreign Hospitality Language Volunteer - Hospitality Course"

[Ginzo] 18:00 on September 8, 2016

See the website of Chuo-ku Cultural and International Exchange Promotion Association,
I was able to take the "Foreign Hospitality Language Volunteer-Hospitality Course-". 
 
This course is very popular, and I have applied for a course hosted by Tokyo three times in the past, but all have been lost.
The course was designed to bring out communication skills and refine it, assuming a case-by-case basis with simple directions. Participants listened seriously to the course that used the slides.
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In role-playing with the people before and after, I was motivated to talk, and my thinking ability was awakened. The badge "May I help you?" was immediately attached to the hat.
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After attending this course, I decided to talk to foreigners more actively.
And today, I taught a couple from Germany a boarding place in front of Akashicho and St Luke's Garden at the end of Kachidokibashi.
 You can get information on various events on the website of the Chuo-ku Cultural and International Exchange Promotion Association.
Would you like to access it for a moment? http://www.chuo-ci.jp/
 

 
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