Author: Michael Gillan Peckitt

UK & CP born, living in Japan, blogging about disability
by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 7, 2026 Number of comments0
Japan Medical

Direct Fuel Sales to Medical Institutions Sought in Japan

Japan’s industry ministry has requested major oil wholesalers to sell fuel directly to medical institutions and public transportation operators affected by crude oil supply disruptions amid the worsening situation surrounding Iran. Designating hospitals and other institutions as critical facilities, the ministry asked wholesalers to supply fuel to them on a priority basis, ministry officials said Monday. The fuel subject to the request is expected to include fuel oil used in boilers for sterilizing medical equipment.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 4, 2026 Number of comments0
Care Children Disability Japan Podcast

Survey Reveals 60% of Families of People with Disabilities in Japan Feel They are at Care “Limit” [Podcast Episode]

A survey of families of people with disabilities has revealed that nearly 60% responded that they feel they have reached their limit with caregiving (care/assistance). It was also found that about 90% said they are worried about the lives of people with disabilities after their parents have passed away.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 3, 2026 Number of comments0
Autism Disability Discrimination Employment Japan Podcast

“We’d like you to resign”: Worker in Japan fired 4 days after revealing autism [Podcast Episode]

“We’d like you to resign.” Hearing those words, Yamakawa (a pseudonym) was shocked. They never expected such a drastic change in their employer’s attitude. The incident that came to mind had happened just four days earlier. Yamakawa had revealed to the head of the company, where they had been working for three years, that they had ASD.