When visiting Japan in the spring, no one wants to miss the cherry blossoms. Japan has turned cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, into both an art and an event. While the areas where cherry blossom viewing takes place is generally wheelchair accessible, there are some things that people with disabilities Read more…
By Justin Schroth If you find yourself wandering just east of Osaka, you may find yourself in Nara, one of many cities surrounded by traditional cultural experiences. Over a thousand years ago this city was once the Capital of Japan (from 710 to 794) and all in it was considered Read more…
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo’s biggest parks and a great place to enjoy the yearly cherry blossoms. Though there are some accessibility issues to be aware of, the park has created some excellent resources for people with disabilities. Background Information Located just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Read more…
Though Tokyo is known for its bustling streets and crowded trains, there are a number of traditional Japanese gardens in between the skyscrapers to relax and get away from the noise. These are usually the private gardens of former feudal lords and business magnates that later donated their gardens to Read more…
Ueno Park is a public park in the Ueno district of Tokyo. The park is famous for its many museums and art galleries, as well as for being a very popular location for cherry blossom viewing in the spring. The atmosphere is very upbeat and lively with many street performers, Read more…
Live at the Budokan! While the Budokan is famous abroad for hosting acts like the Beatles, Cheap Trick, and Bob Dylan, it was originaly built to house the judo events for the 1964 Summer Olympics and is officially called the Nippon Budokan (“Japan Martial Arts Hall”). Though many opposed the Read more…