A Visit to the Tokyo 2020 National Stadium
This past Saturday was the public grand opening of the National Stadium that will be used for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Winners of…
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Tips on Traveling to Japan with a Hearing Impairment
By Frank Mondelli Garbled voices over loudspeakers, screens that don’t show last-minute schedule changes, crowded environments where it’s hard to see important – oftentimes, D/deaf…
Talent, In All Shapes and Sizes
By Justin Schroth The Olympics has been a massive event celebrated around the world for longer than anyone alive can remember. Opening and closing ceremonies…
Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 from the Wheelchair Seats
By Amy McKnight One of the world’s most loved sports is taking its biggest stage in Japan this fall for the Rugby World Cup. The…
Power-Lifting Spirits Up #1YearToGo
By Justin Schroth What does a man that can lift over twice his weight, two Paralympic gold medals, and Kabukiza have in common? That would…
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…