While Bmaps and WheeLog! offer great user curated accessibility information, Google Maps is by far the best way to find your way around Japan. And that is getting easier now. In a recent update, Google Maps added the option for users to select wheelchair accessible routes in select cities – Read more…
One goal of Accessible Japan is to introduce prominent Japanese people with disabilities to the rest of the world. We recently had the opportunity to interview Toshiya Kakiuchi, founder and president of Mirairo. Toshiya has osteogenesis imperfecta which led to many challenges in school, but inspired him to start a company Read more…
Traditionally Japanese castles are made of wood, which made them vulnerable to fires and other natural disasters. As such, the many castles across Japan are mostly post-war reconstructions made of concrete. These reconstructions maintain the outward look of a castle, but the insides are often museums with artifacts and information 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…
We love sharing stories of people who have come to Japan. M. G. – who also wrote a review of A Silent Voice for us – shares a reflection on planning for a trip with a disability, why it is important to stop worrying and just go for it, and Read more…