Japan’s Cultural Uniqueness — Sumo
You would be hard-pressed to find a sport more culturally unique than Sumo. The spectacle, deeply rooted in Japanese tradition, is like nothing else on…
Category: Culture
Traveling in Japan over New Years with a Disability
Traveling in Japan over New Years can be exciting… and horrible. The New Years holiday in Japan is similar to Christmas in the West – a…
Are Tourist Sites in Japan Accessible?
Navigating Accessibility in Japan: Answering the Top Google Searches About Disability Access (Part 3) Japan is packed with incredible sights for tourists—from ancient shrines to…
Speaking with a Pilot from Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN
We have discussed Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN on Accessible Japan before, and the incredible work it is doing to promote a society where every member…
Nihonbashi, Inclusion and Technology
By: Justin Schroth Most of us living with a disability know one thing that can reshape our world, Technology. The most obvious may be wheelchairs,…
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…
