Protest group in Kobe hands out tissues to highlight war in Ukraine
Protest group outside JR Sumiyoshi Station, Higashinada ward, Kobe hand out leaflets and tissues to highlight the war in Ukraine on March 31st 2022
Category: Disability
Record number of abuse of persons with disabilities reported in Japan, at least 2,665, at home or in institutions
In fiscal year 2020, the number of people with disabilities who were abused at home or in institutions in Japan totalled 2,665 as identified by local governments nationwide. This was an increase of 267 from the previous fiscal year. The number of consultations and reports also increased to 9,421, 902 more than the previous year, both of which are the highest numbers ever, the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) announced the number on March 29.
Head of non-profit group in Japan writes poem for Ukrainians with disabilities
A blind man who heads an organization for people with disabilities in Japan has written a poem dedicated to “fellows with disabilities in Ukraine.”
Fujii Katsunori heads the Japan Council on Disability.
Retired University Professor becomes first blind person to pass Grade 1 of the Kyoto culture test
A former university professor has become the first totally blind person to pass Grade 1 of the Kyoto Kentei, which tests applicants on a broad range of topics relating to the culture and history of Japan’s former capital, Kyoto.
Nursing Care Workers’ Monthly Wage Up by 7,780 Yen in Japan, Still Below Average Pay in Japan
The figure, however, falls below the average pay for employees among all industries, at 352,000 yen in 2020.
Disability News Japan Podcast Episode 88: Japanese Government Ordered to Pay Damages over Forced Sterilization
The Tokyo High Court overturned a lower court ruling, ordering the Japanese government to pay 15 million yen in damages to a 78-year-old man over forced sterilization under the now-defunct eugenic protection law.
Coronavirus cluster found at Shiga medical facility for children and people with disabilities
A new cluster of the coronavirus was found a welfare facility for the people with disabilities on March 18th.
Deadly Osaka Arson Case Closed without Indictment
Public prosecutors on Thursday dismissed a case against the suspect in a fatal arson attack at a mental health clinic in the western Japan city of Osaka last December, as the suspect is already dead.
Police Send Papers on Dead Suspect in Osaka Arson Attack
After the suspect’s death, police sought to uncover the motive for the attack by analyzing his smartphone. But the investigation has now been terminated.
Less than 40% of Prefectural Sports Facilities have carried out Staff Disability Awareness Training in Japan
A nationwide survey conducted by Kyodo News found that only less than 40% of prefectural sports facilities have conducted staff training within the past three years on how to consider and accommodate disabled persons.
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