By Kim Almas In October 2017, our family took an 8-day/5 port Diamond Princess cruise around Japan. My husband is partially disabled, so having one place to call “home” for the week (with meals included!) while we visited places all around the country was ideal for our first time visit. Read more…
Looking for a few places to visit for a day in Kyoto? We look at the wheelchair accessibility of some famous sites in eastern Kyoto. Some are good… some are likely not worth it. One of our goals at Accessible Japan is to let you know what to expect when Read more…
Yuriko Oda (織田友理子) has GNE Myopathy/HIBM/DMRV and is the president of the ‘Patients Association for Distal Myopathies’ (PADM) and a member of the TREAT-NMD Executive Committee. She shares about disability and accessibility on her Youtube channel, Wheelchair Walker, including some with English subtitles. Yuriko works hard advocating for accessibility for people with Read more…
Taxis are a common appearance throughout Japan and are incredibly easy to find. In addition to hailing them on the street, taxis also congregate near train stations to take riders the last mile, or home after the last train. Typically, the taxis are sedan-style cars and can fit a manual Read more…
If you are visiting Tokyo, Asakusa and Sensoji Temple are likely on your itenerary. When you visit you will see many visitors enjoying rickshaw rides, as well as many rickshaw drivers in traditional attire offering rides. The uniquely Japanese mode of transportation dates back to Tokyo in the late 1860s Read more…
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo’s biggest parks and a great place to enjoy the yearly cherry blossoms. Though there are some accessibility issues to be aware of, the park has created some excellent resources for people with disabilities. Background Information Located just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Read more…