*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…
Traveling in Japan over New Years can be exciting… and horrible. The New Years holiday in Japan is similar to Christmas in the West – a time of visiting family and resting from work. However, transportation overcrowding and holiday closures of shops and restaurants can be a headache, especially for disabled travelers. Read more…
The Tokyo National Museum is not only Japan’s largest museum, it is also incredibly wheelchair accessible. With over 110,000 items on display it is a great place to learn about the history of Japan. Background Information The Tokyo National Museum is the largest museum in Japan an one of the Read more…
During the Edo Period, Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Tokyo due to the abundant natural resources. Kanazawa now serves as the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture and hosts many well preserved historical attractions and art museums. After the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in Read more…
The Ghibli Museum is a must-see for fans of Japan’s most famous animation studio, Studio Ghibli. Exhibits on the animation process, famous productions, and a small theater are all contained within the quaint museum which is mostly wheelchair accessible. Background Information Opened on October 1, 2001, the Ghibli Museum is Read more…
Suzanne Kamata is the author of the YA novels Gadget Girl: The Art of Being Invisible and Screaming Divas recently gave us an advance copy of her nonfiction book A Girls’ Guide to the Islands, about traveling in Japan with her daughter who has multiple disabilities. The book was reviewed Read more…