A quick question for anybody that's visited Hyakuri...do you need to be able to speak Japanese to gain access to the towers through the 'peace gate'?
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- Mictheslik
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Re: Hyakuri access
The quick answer is no. But, obviously less prone to misunderstanding if you can get a native to make the call to the little old lady gatekeeper. She doesn't speak English beyond a couple of odd words - which is better than my Japanese.
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Re: Hyakuri access
Thanks! I'm trying to learn a bit, but it's not easy
Got 4 months to brush up, but can't wait!
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Got 4 months to brush up, but can't wait!
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Re: Hyakuri access
sometimes her son comes with her, he seems to understand a little English, but still difficult. If you can make contact with a Japanese spotter first it will make your life a lot easier. There are normally some around and hopefully one that will speak a little English. As long as you have the telephone number, get them to explain to her what you want. We have even arranged access at a pre-agreed time 2-3 days in advance with her. Then call when you get there. She make take 10 mins or so to turn up but we have never had a problem and none of us speak Japanese
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Re: Hyakuri access
Last week, a couple of the signs had gone from the gate, along with the contact telephone number. Thankfully though, the 'old' number was still good
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Re: Hyakuri access
When the security turned up, we asked them if they could phone her using our phone. Very helpful guys.
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