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…
Category: Culture
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…
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…
A Message from an Artist
*This photo was taken when I viewed the permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Ethnology. However, viewers are not allowed to touch the art.…
Sensational Sumo: Accessibility and Affect in Japanese Sports
By Mark Bookman Although Sumo was officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 2018, no matches are scheduled to take places as part of…
A Pilgrim’s Tale: Religion, Ritual, and Physical Disability in Japan
By Mark Bookman Accessibility affects the way that we interact with religious sites and ideas. A single step up at a church, temple, or shrine…