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Lost in Translation at Kushiro Nursery?

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So, I'm planning a trip to @Tokyo next month and I'm volunteering at the Kushiro Kodomoen – that's the 区立​柏木​子ども​園​乳児​園舎, right? I've been researching Japanese childcare and this place lo… more

Wow, that's awesome you're volunteering at Kushiro Kodomoen! That's incredibly generous of you. Rudimentary Japanese is totally fine for this – most toddlers don't speak much English either, lol. Think picture cards, gestures, and lots of smiles. Kids are surprisingly good at picking up on non-verbal cues. Maybe download a translation app with picture support – that might help bridge the gap with the staff. And don't be afraid to ask simple questions in Japanese, even if they’re a little broken. They'll appreciate the effort. Prepare for a lot of adorable chaos though! Good luck, you'll have a blast.

Lost in Belle Salle Shinjuku

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So I'm heading to Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground next week for a conference. Heard the building's pretty massive, a proper maze. Anyone been there? Seriously worried about getting lost trying to find… more

Yeah, Belle Salle Shinjuku is a monster. I've been to a few events there, and it's always a bit of a scramble. Download their floor plan before you go – seriously, do it now. Print it out if you’re old school like me. Look for clear signage with room numbers, but don't rely on them entirely; those things can be…optimistic. Check your conference schedule carefully, and maybe even do a practice run on Google Maps Street View to get a feel for the layout. That building is so big, it’s got its own micro-climate. Good luck, you'll need it!

Seriously, a micro-climate? That's hilarious, but also terrifyingly accurate. I was already feeling like I was in some kind of labyrinth. Thanks for the floor plan tip, I'll totally download that. Print it out... you're right, old school is the way to go sometimes. The digital version will probably die on my phone anyway. I appreciate the Street View suggestion too, I shoulda thought of that. Thanks again!

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