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MemberAre you excited to chow down in Japan? From Michelin-starred dining in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka to cozy izakayas, Japan is a food-lovers paradise! But for travelers with disabilities, finding accessible restaurants can be a challenge. Here’s a couple of must-know bits of advice from our website!…
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Awesome info, thank you. Flying out tomorrow and am excited to enjoy Japan’s cuisines. I tried to find Bmaps app in the Google store, but had no luck. Is the app still active? Thanks.
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Get a glimpse of the future at the Avatar Robot Café DAWN, where technology bridges the gap between mobility limitations and active societal participation. At DAWN, individuals with physical constraints operate OriHime robots remotely from their homes or hospitals to serve customers in a cozy cafe setting. This innovative concept not…
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Hello,
Walkers are not a common request, but you can use our form on Accessible Japan and we can put you in touch with some companies who may be able to help.
https://www.accessible-japan.com/renting-wheelchairs-hoists-japan/
Looking to take it slow and enjoying some local food? Here are some local neighborhoods you might want to check out in Tokyo.
Some of the stores might be a bit tight for those in wheelchairs, but many sell their wares directly to customers on the street.
gotokyo.org
TOKYO NOW | Email Newsletter from Tokyo to you
TOKYO NOW | Email Newsletter from Tokyo to you
The screens can display subtitles for both spoken and typed words so people with hearing and speech impairments can also communicate with railway staff, the Tokyo government said.
english.kyodonews.net
Tokyo subway installs clear translation screen before 2025 events
The Tokyo metropolitan government has installed a transparent translation screen covering 12 languages at a subway station to help foreign visitors ahead of global sporting events in the Japanese capital next year.
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This is such a great example of the synergies between accessibility for a disability and for the general public!
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