Navigating Accessibility in Japan: Answering the Top Google Searches About Disability Access (Part 3) Japan is packed with incredible sights for tourists—from ancient shrines to cutting-edge architecture—so it’s no surprise that among the millions of visitors each year, many are travelers with disabilities. However, the question of accessibility in Japan Read more…
Tokyo sits pretty highly on most people’s bucket list of destinations to visit. It’s where deep historical ties meet modern innovation, and Japan as a whole is famed for delicious food and incredible culture. It’s also a country that is not without its difficulties when it comes to wheelchair access. Read more…
Traveling in Japan over New Years can be exciting… and horrible. The New Years holiday in Japan is similar to Christmas in the West – a time of visiting family and resting from work. However, transportation overcrowding and holiday closures of shops and restaurants can be a headache, especially for disabled travelers. Read more…
Shinjuku Gyoen is currently running a trial of its new smartphone guide this week and Accessible Japan was invited to try it out to ensure it can be a service for all visitors. The new head of accessibility at Shinjuku Gyoen has only been on the job for a short Read more…
By Josh Grisdale Recently I received an offer from the Yamagata Barrier Free Tour Center to come and visit the city of Nanyo. There are not many traditional tourist attractions listed in the area, and coming from a rural northern country (Canada), the appeal of nature was nothing really novel Read more…
By Justin Schroth If you find yourself wandering just east of Osaka, you may find yourself in Nara, one of many cities surrounded by traditional cultural experiences. Over a thousand years ago this city was once the Capital of Japan (from 710 to 794) and all in it was considered Read more…