While mobility scooters have been gaining popularity around the world as an alternative to traditional wheelchairs, Japan has been slow to follow. Mobility scooters are not common at mobility goods providers and, as such, very few people own them in Japan. This rarity makes it hard for many institutions in Read more…
By Fiona T Konnichiwa! This post is long overdue since I was in Japan last summer. This is not my first time in Japan, but definitely my first in covering so many cities. From Tokyo, to Hirosaki (where we did a day trip to Aomori), then to Echigo-Yuzawa, then back to Read more…
While Japan does have rough guidelines for accessible hotel rooms, they are nowhere near as strict as the United States or Europe. Because of this, the “accessible rooms” listed by hotels can vary wildly – from huge spacious rooms with hospital like bathrooms, to rooms that are only slightly different 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…
Review by Sally Keys Dogs are much more than pets to many people. They become like children, real family members. Studies show that a maternal-type instinct takes over when we are around dogs, making us immediately gravitate toward them, love them, and bond with them. For those with disabilities, dogs can Read more…
We have mentioned it on the website before, and Cristina Hartmann touched on it in her fantastic blog post, Japan has worked hard to integrate braille into everyday products. From alcohol cans and milk cartons, to train ticket booths and handrails, braille is fairly common. For foreigners, the biggest problem Read more…