A Message from an Artist
*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.…
Tag: visual impairment
A Visit to the Tokyo 2020 National Stadium
This past Saturday was the public grand opening of the National Stadium that will be used for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Winners of…
What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Japan with a Visual Impairment
By Alexa Fukuoka When you decide to move abroad, it will obviously require you to make some adjustments. Dealing with a new culture, new social…
The eternal hunt for a hidden bathroom
(And other complex situations I’ve found while being visually impaired in Japan) By Alexa Fukuoka When I was in my early 20’s, I learned that…
New App to Help People with Disabilities Navigate Tokyo
Navigating the streets of Tokyo is no easy task, regardless of ability. However, having a disability adds an extra layer of difficulty as the routes…
Bringing a Guide Dog or Service Dog to Japan
At a recent event on accessibility in the service industry, we were excited to meet members of the Japanese Service Dog Resource Center (JSDRC). As…
