This past Monday, the Japan Barrier Free Association held the 13th Gold Concert. The the annual musical competition was started by Yoshihiro Kaiya (read his interview here) to create a positive image of “disabled people” in the minds of average people through music. The event was held at the largest concert hall in 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…
Suzanne Kamata is the author of the YA novels Gadget Girl: The Art of Being Invisible and Screaming Divas, both of which feature diversity. She was the editor of Love You to Pieces: Creative Writers on Raising a Child with Special Needs . Her nonfiction book A Girls’ Guide to Read more…
In a bid to help people experience some of the sports at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games and build hype for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, certain events were organized in Tokyo to reflect on the significance of the games which were just held. The next Summer Paralympics (just four years from Read more…
Tech is playing a part in helping visually impaired moviegoers in Japan enjoy the experience of going to the theater. Since the new laws to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities came into effect in April, theaters across Japan are working at introducing audio descriptions for visually impaired members of the audience. Read more…
If you are happen to be in Japan during the last weekend of August, be sure to watch 24 Hour Television on NTV. 24 Hour Television – Love Saves the Earth, is an annual charity program that raises funds for various organizations across Japan. 24 Hour Television got is start Read more…