From a work of fiction, being written by Michael Gillan Peckitt, tentatively entitled ‘Foreigner’. Mornings seem forced to me. – Osamu Dazai Sleeping on a futon has ruined me, it is too comfortable. There is something about a bed I Read more…
A firm from Aichi Prefecture has created a simple to wear kimono for wheelchair users. In the past it has been extremely difficult for people in wheelchairs to wear kimonos for special events. It usually takes about half an hour Read more…
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism By Naoki Higashida Synopsis: A memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds – through questions and answers. Parents and family members at last have Read more…
Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt I don’t mind Mondays, but its rainy days that always get me down. A low pressure system is hovering over Japan, so for twelve hours or so, it will rain solidly, the Read more…
In an effort to help travelers with disabilities enjoy Japan to the fullest, Accessible Japan was born. On February 10th, 2015, we published our first blog post on Accessible Japan. In the year that followed, we had 85 more posts, Read more…
Tomihiro Hoshino was an experienced 24-year-old gymnastics teacher with a real passion for the sport. An active mountain climber and gymnastics instructor, his life changed completely as he was demonstrating a double somersault technique to a group of junior high Read more…