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…
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo’s biggest parks and a great place to enjoy the yearly cherry blossoms. Though there are some accessibility issues to be aware of, the park has created some excellent resources for people with disabilities. Background Information Located just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Read more…
By Savan Gandecha My name is Savan and I am a British Asian Autistic YouTuber who loves creating content, photography, blogging and video editing in my spare time. I am currently focused on creating content on YouTube but want to train as a teacher which will hopefully lead me to working Read more…
By Kelly Frost Adapting Japan “Amazing, Japan was amazing.” I’ve said this over and over recently when asked by friends, neighbors, and colleagues about our family’s recent six-month sabbatical in Tokyo. My husband is a Japanese historian who was awarded a Fulbright grant to work on a book about the history Read more…
Nakano Broadway is a paradise for lovers of anime and manga that is less visited than the busy streets of Akihabara, but no less rich in otaku culture. While being part of a shopping mall benefits the accessibility, the aging building and small stores certainly have accessibility challenges. Background Information Read more…
A forum? …in 2017?!? Yup. We are starting a community forum for Accessible Japan for a few reasons: First of all, Accessible Japan exists to get accessibility information out to people with disabilities who are interested in traveling to Japan. However, a lot of that information doesn’t fit neatly in Read more…