By Accessible Japan reader, M. G. What is real, and what is not? You can engage in eternal debates concerning that question, but you yourself know best what is real to you, and what is not. This seems to be what the protagonists of Takehiko Inoue’s manga REAL discover. Their Read more…
By Kelly Frost Adapting Japan In the Province of the Gods is at once the extremely personal and specific story of one man’s journeys to Japan and also an entirely recognizable story of self-discovery and universal truths. Weaving his personal travel narrative with those of writers who have come before Read more…
In preparation for our book review of In the Province of the Gods, author Kenny Fries was kind enough to share the following excerpt. During the time I lived in Japan, I was often asked, “What is it like to be disabled in Japan?” “I can’t answer that question,” quickly 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…
For fans of giant robots and anime, you will be glad to know that the new Gundam statue at Odaiba is wheelchair accessible… mostly. The giant 1:1-scale replica is 19.7 meters tall and based on the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam from the Gundam Unicorn series. The robot includes pulsating pink lights Read more…
The Tokyo National Museum is not only Japan’s largest museum, it is also incredibly wheelchair accessible. With over 110,000 items on display it is a great place to learn about the history of Japan. Background Information The Tokyo National Museum is the largest museum in Japan an one of the Read more…