New App to Help People with Disabilities Navigate Tokyo
Navigating the streets of Tokyo is no easy task, regardless of ability. However, having a disability adds an extra layer of difficulty as the routes…
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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 experience confronting accessibility issues…
Wilgo, an Accessible Taxi in Tokyo
I’m Jun Sumii, a self-employed wheelchair lift taxi driver in Tokyo. In September, 2017, I left the company I had worked at for 35 years,…
5 Months in Japan: What I’ve Learned So Far
By Joan Pahisa Hi everyone! I’m Joan and a few months ago I decided to move to Osaka to study Japanese. I had been working…
Accessible Airport Bus in Japan
By Toshiko Kudo For the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Paralympic Games, the accessibility of public transport in Japan is improving. An airport bus with a lift…
Understanding Accessibility in Japan
By Terin Jackson from Kyo Tours Japan All about my day in Tokyo with Accessible Japan and how it got me thinking about disability issues…
