The Strange on a Japanese Train
Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt The doors slid open on the nearly vacant subway car and a mass of passengers piled in.…
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On the Virtues of Dependence
Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt [T]he virtues that we need, if we are to develop from our animal condition into that of…
Selling Male Nursing Care… with Handsome Guys
A book, featuring handsome young men working at nursing care facilities, was published in September this year. The book, titled “Kaigo-danshi Studies” (“Male nursing care…
Deaf and Solo in Japan
This guest post, including picture and video, comes to us from Sophie Li. Sophie is deaf and uses cochlear implants. You can follow Sophie on…
Meiji Shrine – Accessibility Review
The Meiji Shrine, or Meiji Jingu, is an essential stop for anyone visiting Japan. It is a great way to see some Japanese culture, enjoy…
New System for Deaf Japanese Politician
As mentioned in a previous post, recently two women with hearing impairments won seats in the recent municipal elections. The city first considered using a…