Works Created by Disabled Artists are Treasured Here
Around 10 minutes from the Kichijoji Station in Tokyo, a specialty store has opened up dealing in art made entirely by disabled artists at welfare facilities in…
Category: Disability
Riding the Bus in a Wheelchair in Japan
While known for its complex and sophisticated train system, Japan also has many buses connecting commuters to the nearest train station. The majority of the…
From Calligraphy to Independence: Shoko Kanazawa
Shoko Kanazawa is a Japanese calligrapher with Down Syndrome. With the confidence she gained through her work, she decided to take the plunge and start…
A Short Trip to Kyoto in a Wheelchair
Though the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto, may conjure up images of ageless buildings that are not wheelchair accessible. However, Kyoto has been working very…
Disability in Tokyo: On Vanishing and the Imaginary
Mark Bookman is currently a PhD student in East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania. He came to Japan on a Fulbright…
Barrierless City Awards and Competition
On March 26th, the Barrierless City Awards and Competition was held in downtown Tokyo. The competition began as the effort of two architects – one…
