Video Game Centers becoming Popular with Japan’s Elderly
While we often think of video game centers as being a refuge for teens and younger children, game arcades are quickly turning into a hotspot…
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On Being ‘Lost in Translation’ Today
Photo: Lost in Translation, © Focus Features Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt A few years ago, as I was teaching students, who…
Disabled applicants across Japan still face difficulty in the job market
Regardless of their qualifications or level of abilities it’s important to note that disabled individuals across Japan have long experienced difficulty when it comes to…
Christmas in Japan Means Chicken!
Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt Christmas in Japan means Chicken. I usually date the beginning of Christmas in Japan by the moment…
Accessible Phone Booth in Japan
Just like the rest of the world, Japan runs on smartphones. Even children have small mobile phones that allow them to call home and allow…
No One’s Perfect – Accessible Japan Book Review
No One’s Perfect The Complete Edition by Hirotada Ototake Review by K. Opoku Being from the West, I was at a slight disadvantage as I…