A Pilgrim’s Tale: Religion, Ritual, and Physical Disability in Japan
By Mark Bookman Accessibility affects the way that we interact with religious sites and ideas. A single step up at a church, temple, or shrine…
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Accessing Kabuki, Accessing Japan: An Immersive Encyclopedia
By Mark Bookman Kabuki theatre is, among other things, an immersive encyclopedia of Japan. Audience members assume the role of pilgrims who are guided through…
Exploring Tokyo with Paralympian Daniel Romanchuk
This past Monday, Accessible Japan was invited to attend a media trip arranged by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) with support from the Tokyo…
Tokyo on Wheels – Part Two
By Andy Barrow I have a confession to make. My two-part blog may have grown somewhat… Sorry! (Read part one here!) Basically, I felt that summing…
One day in Kyoto in a Wheelchair
Looking for a few places to visit for a day in Kyoto? We look at the wheelchair accessibility of some famous sites in eastern Kyoto. …
Planned Reconstruction of Nagoya Castle Lacks Elevator
Traditionally Japanese castles are made of wood, which made them vulnerable to fires and other natural disasters. As such, the many castles across Japan are…
