Barrier Free Disability Discrimination Japan Nagoya Podcast

Nagoya Castle Accessibility Debacle Continues [Podcast Episode]

Regarding the wooden reconstruction of the Nagoya Castle keep, Nagoya City is aiming to install a vertical lifting device, while disability organizations are calling for the installation of a large elevator. The two sides remain at odds, but Nagoya City says it hopes to present an overall plan for accessibility, including the lifting equipment, by February 2027.

By Barrier Free Japan

August 19 2026

Nagoya – Regarding the wooden reconstruction of the Nagoya Castle keep, Nagoya City is aiming to install a vertical lifting device, while disability organizations are calling for the installation of a large elevator. The two sides remain at odds, but Nagoya City says it hopes to present an overall plan for accessibility, including the lifting equipment, by February 2027.

Episode notes:

‘Individual interviews with organizations representing people with disabilities regarding Nagoya Castle reconstruction begin’:

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