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MemberKochi is located on the island of Shikoku and is the prefectural capital. Kochi is blessed with beautiful nature, sparkling oceans, clear rivers and deep green forests. Take an #accessible tour with Sarah via Omakase Tours
https://www.accessible-japan.com/an-accessible-tour-of-kochi/
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An Accessible Tour of Kochi | Accessible Japan
Kochi is blessed with beautiful nature, sparkling oceans, clear rivers and deep green forests. Sarah shares her accessible tour to this hidden gem.
Be sure to check out this great book about the history of the Paralympics in Japan by our friend Dennis Frost!
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More Than Medals: A History of the Paralympics and Disability Sports in Postwar Japan (English Edition) [Kindle edition] by Frost, Dennis J.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, … Continue reading
This is a great Christmas present!
New certification in Japan for travel-related facilities (hotels, restaurants, tourist spots) for making accessibility accommodations, communication and support training, & displaying accessibility information on their website!
https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/news06_000491.html
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「観光施設における心のバリアフリー認定制度」を開始します | 2020年 | トピックス | 報道・会見 | 観光庁
2008年(平成20年)10月1日に発足した観光庁の公式ウェブサイトです。観光庁の紹介や観光立国実現のための施策などを紹介しています。
Accessible Japan was on the Untapped podcast recently. If you are interested, you can listen here:
https://www.spreaker.com/user/suzy_untapped/untapped-podcast-josh-grsidale-final
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#8 Suzy speaks to Josh Grisdale, creator of Accessible Japan
The one where . . . .Suzy speaks to Josh Grisdale, a Canadian-born power wheelchair user living in Tokyo. Josh created and runs www.accessible-japan.com, which contains info on accessible accommodation, restaurants and tourist sites in - you guessed it - … Continue reading
Unfortunately, un-staffed stations are increasing and will hinder travelers with disabilities from exploring Japan’s beautiful rural regions 😟
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FEATURE: Japan's disabled suffer as train stations increasingly go unstaffed
Budget cuts and Japan's widespread labor shortage issues have led rail operators to no longer staff many less frequented train stations, causing major accessibility problems for the nation's disabled.
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