Surviving without Chopsticks: Eating with a Disability in Japan
Experiencing authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine is reason enough to travel all the way to Japan. For those interested in high-dining, Japan has three of the…
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Traditional Japanese Garden Accessibility in Tokyo
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…
Visiting Kanazawa in a Wheelchair
During the Edo Period, Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Tokyo due to the abundant natural resources. Kanazawa…
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog – Movie Review
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…
Fashion, art, and disability – An Interview with Mari Katayama
Mari Katayama “bystander #016” (2016), Self-Portrait Mari Katayama is a Japanese artist from central Japan. She has loved sewing and creating objects since she was…
Win an Autographed Copy of “A Girls’ Guide to the Islands” by Suzanne Kamata
Regular readers of Accessible Japan’s blog are familiar with author Suzanne Kamata. Suzanne is a long-time resident of Japan and has a daughter with multiple…
