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…
Category: Sightseeing
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 ensure…
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 places as part of…
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 traditional…
What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Japan with a Visual Impairment
By Alexa Fukuoka When you decide to move abroad, it will obviously require you to make some adjustments. Dealing with a new culture, new social…