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Bringing a Pet or Service Animal to Japan

By Erin Himeno For many people, animals are part of the family. Especially for those who require service animals, the issue of travelling with your helper is a major one. In this article, I discuss how to bring your service Read more…

By Accessible Japan, 2 months2 months ago
Beach in Okinawa

Accessing Paradise – Visiting Okinawa with a Disability

When most people think about Japan, their mind likely fills with images of bustling cities, serene temples and shrines, or Mount Fuji towering over fields as you zip across the country on the bullet train. But did you know that Read more…

By Accessible Japan, 2 months2 months ago
Entrance of Starbucks in sign language

Starbucks: A Sign of Change, and Understanding in Sign

By Justin Schroth Starbucks, for most people around the world this one word alone brings about memories of coffee, latte’s, cappuccino’s, or other caffeine-filled beverages people often enjoy. For most of these people, ordering a beverage or snack at a Read more…

By Accessible Japan, 6 months2 months ago
Scene from Japan Tourism Agency restaurant accessibility video

Raising Awareness about Washoku Accessibility

By Justin Schroth The Japanese Tourism Agency (part of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) recently produced a video to promote awareness of accessibility at restaurants in Japan.  In the video Josh Grisdale who runs Accessible Japan, sits Read more…

By Accessible Japan, 9 months6 months ago
Paint and artwork

Peace in Art Unbound, the 3rd Annual Paralym Art World Cup

By Justin Schroth Art as we see it is a uniquely human creation delving into life, expression, emotions, and imagination to produce objects that can move or inspire others. It has been a part of humanity even before written history Read more…

By Accessible Japan, 10 months10 months ago
Women in Kimono looking at cherry blossoms

Cherry Blossom Viewing in a Wheelchair

When visiting Japan in the spring, no one wants to miss the cherry blossoms.  Japan has turned cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, into both an art and an event.  While the areas where cherry blossom viewing takes place is generally Read more…

By Accessible Japan, 10 months10 months ago

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