Exploring Hyogo: A Wheelchair-Accessible Guide to Himeji and Kobe
I recently took a two-day trip to Hyogo Prefecture, hosted by the Hyogo Tourism Promotion Division and Kobe Universal Tourism Center. The journey highlighted some…
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Traveling in Japan over New Years with a Disability
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…
Are Tourist Sites in Japan Accessible?
Navigating Accessibility in Japan: Answering the Top Google Searches About Disability Access (Part 3) Japan is packed with incredible sights for tourists—from ancient shrines to…
Exploring Tokyo’s Accessible Highlights: A Great Itinerary for Wheelchair Users
Tokyo sits pretty highly on most people’s bucket list of destinations to visit. It’s where deep historical ties meet modern innovation, and Japan as a…
Raising Awareness about Washoku Accessibility
By Justin Schroth The Japanese Tourism Agency (part of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) recently produced a video to promote awareness of…
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…
