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…
(And other complex situations I’ve found while being visually impaired in Japan) By Alexa Fukuoka When I was in my early 20’s, I learned that I have a rare and aggressive form of Lattice Degeneration. Basically, that means my retinas are really weak and prone to detaching. After four surgeries, Read more…
By Mark Bookman Accessibility affects the way that we interact with religious sites and ideas. A single step up at a church, temple, or shrine can shape the way that a person with a disability uses those spaces, creating new possibilities for community formation. Consider a person who cannot chant Read more…
By Mark Bookman This is part 5 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here and part 4 here. Concluding Remarks My time at Tokyo Disneyland was otherworldly. As soon as I crossed the threshold into the “Kingdom of Dreams and Read more…
By Mark Bookman This is part 4 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here and part 5 here. Food/Rides/Attractions Crossing the threshold into Tokyo Disneyland proper was a magical experience, but not what I was expecting. The smooth pavement that Read more…
By Mark Bookman This is part 3 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 4 here and part 5 here. Entering the PARK Getting to Tokyo Disneyland by train was relatively easy. The entrance to the park is only a few minutes rolling Read more…