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Shinjuku Gyoen’s Upcoming Smartphone Guide Includes Accessibility Features
Shinjuku Gyoen is currently running a trial of its new smartphone guide this week and Accessible Japan was invited to try it out to..
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..
Making the skies of Yamagata accessible to all
By Josh Grisdale
Recently I received an offer from the Yamagata Barrier Free Tour Center to come and visit the city of Nanyo. There are..
Nara, Deer, and the Path to a Great Buddha
By Justin Schroth
If you find yourself wandering just east of Osaka, you may find yourself in Nara, one of many cities surrounded by..
Disabled at Disneyland: Best Practices for Barrier-Removal – Part 5
By Mark Bookman
This is part 5 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here and part 4 here.
Concluding..
Disabled at Disneyland: Best Practices for Barrier-Removal – Part 4
By Mark Bookman
This is part 4 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here and part 5..
Disabled at Disneyland: Best Practices for Barrier-Removal – Part 3
By Mark Bookman
This is part 3 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 4 here and part 5 here.
Entering the..
Disabled at Disneyland: Best Practices for Barrier-Removal – Part 2
By Mark Bookman
This is part 2 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 3 here, part 4 here and part 5 here.
Planning the..
Disabled at Disneyland: Best Practices for Barrier-Removal – Part 1
By Mark Bookman
This is part 1 of a 5 part series. You can read part 2 here, part 3 here, part 4 here and part 5 here.
The Barrier-Free..
Accessing Kabuki, Accessing Japan: An Immersive Encyclopedia
By Mark Bookman
Kabuki theatre is, among other things, an immersive encyclopedia of Japan. Audience members assume the role of pilgrims..
Accessible Tour Guide Map of Kawasaki Daishi Area
As Japan prepares for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, accessibility has been on the minds of many. One city to put thoughts..
Exploring Accessible Touring in Kyoto
By Terin Jackson
from Kyo Tours Japan
Part of an ongoing partnership to improve wheelchair accessibility for tourists in Kyoto. Firsthand..
Tokyo on Wheels – Part Two
By Andy Barrow
I have a confession to make. My two-part blog may have grown somewhat… Sorry! (Read part one here!)
Basically, I felt..
Tokyo on Wheels – Part One
By Andy Barrow
My name is Andy Barrow and I’m an international speaker who also happens to be a full-time wheelchair user. I’ve spent..
The Trip to Bunny Island
By Suzanne Kamata
I first learned of Okunoshima from a Canadian friend’s Facebook post. She’d shared photos of herself surrounded by..
One day in Kyoto in a Wheelchair
Looking for a few places to visit for a day in Kyoto? We look at the wheelchair accessibility of some famous sites in eastern Kyoto. ..
Planned Reconstruction of Nagoya Castle Lacks Elevator
Traditionally Japanese castles are made of wood, which made them vulnerable to fires and other natural disasters. As such, the many..
An Accessible Rickshaw in Asakusa, Japan
If you are visiting Tokyo, Asakusa and Sensoji Temple are likely on your itenerary. When you visit you will see many visitors enjoying..
The new Gundam statue in Tokyo is Accessible …mostly
For fans of giant robots and anime, you will be glad to know that the new Gundam statue at Odaiba is wheelchair accessible… mostly.
The..
Shinjuku Gyoen – Accessibility Review
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo’s biggest parks and a great place to enjoy the yearly cherry blossoms. Though there are some accessibility..
Tokyo National Museum – Accessibility Review
The Tokyo National Museum is not only Japan’s largest museum, it is also incredibly wheelchair accessible. With over 110,000 items on..
Samurai Museum Shinjuku – Accessibility Review
The Samurai Museum is a small but popular museum located in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area. The museum offers a glimpse into the armor and..
Nakano Broadway – Accessibility Review
Nakano Broadway is a paradise for lovers of anime and manga that is less visited than the busy streets of Akihabara, but no less rich in..
Finding Wheelchair Accessible Restaurants in Japan
Experiencing authentic traditional Japanese cuisine is something everyone will want to do when visiting Japan. Every cramped street and..
Hakone Round Course in a Wheelchair
The Hakone Round Course is a popular day trip from Tokyo that allows travelers to enjoy Lake Ashi, lush forest mountains, and a fantastic..
Fiona’s Travelog: Accessible Onsen and Wheelchair Exhibitions
By Fiona T
Konnichiwa!
This post is long overdue since I was in Japan last summer.
This is not my first time in Japan, but definitely my..
Traditional Japanese Garden Accessibility in Tokyo
Though Tokyo is known for its bustling streets and crowded trains, there are a number of traditional Japanese gardens in between the..
Visiting Kanazawa in a Wheelchair
During the Edo Period, Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Tokyo due to the abundant..
The Ghibli Museum – Accessibility Report
The Ghibli Museum is a must-see for fans of Japan’s most famous animation studio, Studio Ghibli. Exhibits on the animation process,..
Ginza – Accessibility Report
Though it was formerly rejected by foreigners for being “too Western,” the high-end shopping center of Ginza is now a popular place to..
Tsukiji Fish Market – Accessibility Report
Tsukiji Fish Market, the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world, is full of energy and delicious food. However, it can be..
Universal Studios Japan, the Rides and the Reality
Suzanne Kamata is the author of the YA novels Gadget Girl: The Art of Being Invisible and Screaming Divas, both of which feature..
Ikuta Shrine – Accessibility Review
Review from the Obstacle Course
Dr. Michael Peckitt
Ikuta Shrine located in Sannomiya, Chuo-ward Kobe, Japan, and is possibly among the..
Kiyomizu-dera – Accessibility Review
Kiyomizu-dera, officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera, is a famous Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto and is often featured in tourist..
Rikugien Gardens – Accessibility Review
Rikugien Garden is ranked as one of the most beautiful traditional gardens in Tokyo. It represents the best of Edo Period gardens with a..
Ueno Park – Accessibility Review
Ueno Park is a public park in the Ueno district of Tokyo. The park is famous for its many museums and art galleries, as well as for..
An Outing to Ogijima
Suzanne Kamata is the author of the YA novels Gadget Girl: The Art of Being Invisible and Screaming Divas, both of which feature..
Odaiba – Accessibility Review
Odaiba is a shopping and leisure area built atop artificial islands in Tokyo Bay. It has great wheelchair accessibility including many..
Shinjuku – Accessibility Review
Shinjuku is an economic hub of Tokyo and sees more than 2 million passengers go through Shinjuku Station every day. This means that there..
Shibuya – Accessibility Review
Known as a center for youth fashion and culture, Shibuya is a popular shopping and entertainment area that is full of lights, shopping,..
Hama Rikyu Gardens – Accessibility Review
The Hama Rikyu Gardens is a public park located at the mouth of the Sumida River on Tokyo Bay. Though nestled amongst the skyscrapers of..
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building – Accessibility Review
Though it hasn’t gained the same degree of popularity as Tokyo Tower or Tokyo Skytree, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, also..
Tokyo Skytree – Accessibility Review
Opening to the public in May 2012, Tokyo Skytree is the world’s tallest tower and second tallest building. With its excellent..
Akihabara – Accessibility Review
Akihabara, or Akiba, has gained worldwide recognition as the heart of Japan’s high-tech and otaku (ie nerd/geek) culture. Almost everyone..
Harajuku – Accessibility Review
Sandwiched between Shinjuku and Shibuya, Harajuku is a great place to see youth culture up close. Named after the area around Harakuju..
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..
Kyu-Yasuda Teien Gardens – Accessibility Review
Located a stone’s throw from both the Sumo Museum and the Edo-Tokyo Musum, the Kyu-Yasuda Teien Gardens can help you continue your..
Sumo Museum – Accessibility Report
The Sumo Museum is wheelchair accessible, and can be an interesting place to pop into while visiting the Edo-Tokyo Museum next door –..
Edo-Tokyo Museum – Accessibility Report
Though settlements have existed in the Tokyo area since 3000 BCE, things really started in the 12th century CE when Edo Shigenaga, the..
The National Art Center, Tokyo – Accessibility Report
Feel like taking in something highbrow in Tokyo? Why not some art!
The National Art Center (Kokuritsu Shin-Bijutsukan), Tokyo is an art..
Asakusa and Sensoji Temple – Accessibility Report
Sensoji (Sensō-ji) is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Tokyo’s cultural capital, Asakusa. Not only is Sensoji Tokyo’s oldest temple,..
Imperial Palace – Accessibility Report
After the end of the shogunate and the Meiji Restoration, the shogun and inhabitants of Edo castle were required to leave. The emperor..
Nippon Budokan
Live at the Budokan! While the Budokan is famous abroad for hosting acts like the Beatles, Cheap Trick, and Bob Dylan, it was originaly..