Are Tourist Sites in Japan Accessible?
Navigating Accessibility in Japan: Answering the Top Google Searches About Disability Access (Part 3) Japan is packed with incredible sights for tourists—from ancient shrines to…
Category: Sightseeing
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…
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…