This year marks the 10th anniversary of Accessible Japan, a project that started as a simple blog and has grown into something bigger than I ever imagined. When I first launched it, my goal was to share information and help others navigate accessibility in Japan. Thanks to the support, contributions, Read more…
I recently took a two-day trip to Hyogo Prefecture, hosted by the Hyogo Tourism Promotion Division and Kobe Universal Tourism Center. The journey highlighted some of Hyogo’s accessible landmarks in Himeji and Kobe. Here’s a recap of the experience. Day 1: Himeji – History and Beauty Starting in the morning, Read more…
Join Tayjus on his unforgettable accessible travel journey through Japan in a power wheelchair, exploring iconic sites and experiencing seamless accessibility.
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, hearing aids, or prosthetic limbs to name a few. They impact the way many of us live our life, giving us greater access to everyday Read more…
10 years has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. While many news sources are focusing on this story at this time, there is a fact that often slips through the cracks – the number of disabled people who died was 25% the death toll*. The first image Read more…
*This photo was taken when I viewed the permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Ethnology. However, viewers are not allowed to touch the art. [Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, exhibitions at The National Museum of Ethnology are postponed until Autumn 2021.] By Yoko-Sonya In November 2019, I attended a Read more…