“A 71-year-old woman in central Japan suspected of murdering her husband has told investigators she strangled her in-laws as well, local police said Monday, pointing to the stress of being the sole caregiver in the family as a possible motive.”
“In Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, a walking tour was conducted to consider the ideal tourist destination for people with disabilities, caregivers, and healthy people while visiting local landmarks with wheelchair users.”
“Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to strengthen support from the next fiscal year for people with disabilities and senior citizens who repeat crimes due to problems with welfare networks and difficulties in living circumstances.”
“On November 14th, a group of disabled organizations in Saitama city confirmed the status of barrier-free maintenance in the city, on and around JR Saitama Shintoshin Station.”
“The Diet, Japan’s parliament, on Friday enacted bills to compensate relatives of former leprosy patients and restore their honor damaged through discrimination.”
“One month after Typhoon Hagibis, the 19th typhoon of the season and some of the victims spending time at evacuation centers are disabled. The unfamiliar environment is filled with hardships due to their disabilities, and is causing them fatigue.”
“While a significant proportion of those who died in vehicles were young, many of those who died inside their homes were elderly.”
“The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said Tuesday that 26 nursing homes and group homes for elderly people with dementia in seven prefectures remain damaged after flooding. Some elderly residents have been forced to move multiple times during evacuation, which has had an adverse impact on their health.”
“About 5,000 bouquets will be prepared to give to athletes at the medal ceremonies of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. A stuffed doll of the games’ mascots, Miraitowa and Someity, will also be attached to to the bouquet.”
“Certification for people with disabilities in Japan has long been cumbersome and impractical, but with the rollout of new cards and smartphone apps life is becoming much simpler.”
Barrier Free Japan