Trying out Paralympic Sports in Tokyo
In a bid to help people experience some of the sports at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games and build hype for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics,…
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Ready, Steady, GO! Inside Japan Tours and Accessible Japan
A few months back, Accessible Japan was contacted by Inside Japan Tours to discuss accessible travel in Japan. Since then we have worked together to support…
An Interview with Japan Barrier-free Association President Yoshihiro Kaiya
Yoshihiro Kaiya is not only the president of the Japan Barrier-free Association, he also works to promote disabled musicians through concerts across Japan. When not involved…
Blind Man Falls to Death at Tokyo Subway Station
On August 15th, a blind man fell to his death at a Tokyo subway station without a guard rail. 55 year old Naoto Shinada was…
DO-IT Japan – A Conference for Disabled Youth
DO-IT Japan Booklet Cover, © DO-IT Japan DO-IT （Diversity, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology）Japan is a program for youth with disabilities. It focuses on helping middle…
An Interview with Accessibility Advocate Yuriko Oda
Photo by Taeko Tsugiya A few months ago I had the opportunity to share a bit about Accessible Japan at the Barrierless City Awards. One…