We love helping people enjoy Japan. We also love it when people write back to share their experiences with others, so they too can enjoy their time in Japan. Recently, Reba Finn and her son visited Tokyo and Osaka for a few weeks. Reba has Multiple Sclerosis and uses a Read more…
Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt In December of last year, on my way to visit Tokyo, I noticed something about disability access on train services in Japan, something I had not noticed before, but appear to be common to many train lines, both Japan Railways (JR) and Read more…
By Melanie Bo of Little Miss Turtle Hello! I’m Melanie. I’m a wheelchair tourist who loves to travel around the globe. Tokyo is one of my favourite travel destinations. I’ve been there four times and would like to share my experiences with you. When you are staying in Tokyo for Read more…
A few months back, Accessible Japan was contacted by Inside Japan Tours to discuss accessible travel in Japan. Since then we have worked together to support a few travelers coming to Japan. This past week, Josh from Accessible Japan took a few of Inside Japan’s tour guides on a tour to Read more…
Maureen T. Corrigan holds a medical degree, a masters in administration and a college fellowship. She began her career as a medical practitioner then moved into management of hospitals, health services and aged care. Maureen retired earlier than anticipated because of multiple sclerosis but has taken this time to explore Read more…
If you are traveling in Tokyo a lot, you may have to do a little bit of guesswork or ask a local guide. With the help of a new application, however, it’s now possible to receive real-time navigation advice in your native language even if you are visiting Tokyo. Tokyo’s efficient Read more…