Universal Studios Japan, the Rides and the Reality
Suzanne Kamata is the author of the YA novels Gadget Girl: The Art of Being Invisible and Screaming Divas, both of which feature diversity. She…
Tag: modern culture
Christmas Lights in Japan
When most people think of Japan, they most likely don’t think of Christmas. But Japan loves events, and Christmas has been added to the roster…
On Being ‘Lost in Translation’ Today
Photo: Lost in Translation, © Focus Features Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt A few years ago, as I was teaching students, who…
Shibuya – Accessibility Review
Known as a center for youth fashion and culture, Shibuya is a popular shopping and entertainment area that is full of lights, shopping, and crowds.…
Priority Seats
Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt Since the 1990s, JR East, the division of Japan Railway Co that serves Tokyo and the Kanto…
Akihabara – Accessibility Review
Akihabara, or Akiba, has gained worldwide recognition as the heart of Japan’s high-tech and otaku (ie nerd/geek) culture. Almost everyone who comes to Japan wants…
