In the space of two days, two blind people have died at Japan Railway Stations
“Since October began, two blind people have died at a railway stations in Japan.”
Author: Michael Gillan Peckitt
UK & CP born, living in Japan, blogging about disability
Japan’s campaign to change escalator behavior
“The images are of posters near train stations in Osaka.”
Sagamihara suspect’s trial to begin in January 2020 and conclude in March
“In the trial, information that identifies some individuals, such as the name of the victim, will not be disclosed, and the defendant’s ability to be held criminally responsible will be at issue.”
Woman with white cane killed by train at Tokyo area station
“A woman apparently carrying a white cane was hit by a train and killed at Tateishi Station on the Keisei Oshiage Line on the morning of Oct. 1.”
Mie Prefecture city “did not take care” when examining disabled applicants
“When Tsu City In Mie Prefecture employs people with disabilities, it effectively excludes people with mental and intellectual disabilities and people with visual and hearing disabilities.”
Japan’s Olympics Minister hopes for “efficient transport system” after Rugby World Cup delays
“The newly appointed minister in charge of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Seiko Hashimoto, said: “”I want the factors that contributed to the traffic delay to be identified and any issues fixed,” “
Controversy surrounding Nagoya Castle accessibility continues [Yomiuri Editorial]
“Although there is great significance to restoring the tower to its original condition, making buildings accessible to people with disabilities, among others, is appropriate for the era we are in. It is essential to accommodate the wishes of various people while seeking to preserve the keep’s historic value. Efforts should be made to find common ground.”
Recent attempt to make escalators in Japan accessible prompts a sense of déjà vu
“Railway companies in Japan run such campaigns almost ever year and it never produces a change in the behavior of commuters since passengers complain that, “changing the convention is a nuisance for people on the go.””
Stand and be delivered: Japan’s evolving escalator etiquette
“According to data released by the Tokyo Fire Department, around 1,400 people per year were taken to hospital from 2012 to 2016, more than 60 percent of whom were aged 65 and over in 2016, due to escalator accidents.”
Tokyo 2020 organizers falling short of ‘diversity & harmony’ slogan [Mainichi Shimbun Editorial]
“Keyed to the slogan “diversity and harmony,” the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are being ballyhooed as events that will spur the creation of an inclusive society here in Japan. However, we must question whether those running the games have truly dedicated themselves to this goal.”
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