How Accessible is Public Transportation in Japan for Wheelchair Users?
Navigating Accessibility in Japan: Answering the Top Google Searches About Disability Access (Part 1) A visit to Japan ranks highly on many people’s bucket lists,…
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Nihonbashi, Inclusion and Technology
By: Justin Schroth Most of us living with a disability know one thing that can reshape our world, Technology. The most obvious may be wheelchairs,…
Tokyo 2020 Multi-Access with Multi-Lingual
By Justin Schroth The Olympics has been hosted by many countries around the world and one common issue is access to information for those who…
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…
Tips on Traveling to Japan with a Hearing Impairment
By Frank Mondelli Garbled voices over loudspeakers, screens that don’t show last-minute schedule changes, crowded environments where it’s hard to see important – oftentimes, D/deaf…
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 traditional…
