Disability News Japan Podcast: Japan’s Barrier Free Laws Regarding Wheelchair User Spaces to be Revised

By Barrier Free Japan

March 2 2024

TOKYO – Japan’s infrastructure ministry plans to create a nationwide rule requiring that 0.5 pct of seats at sports venues and theaters be reserved for wheelchair users. The central government’s move comes after many local governments have set their own wheelchair space requirements of 0.5 pct or more.

Episode Notes: ‘Japan to Set 0.5％ Rule for Space for Wheelchair Users at Events’

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