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.”
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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.”
Japan’s Imperial family visits a facility for people with disabilities in Niigata
“Whilst visiting Niigata Prefecture, the Emperor and Empress visited a facility for people with disabilities called the “Niigata Fureai Plaza” on September 17th and interacted with residents.”
KyoAni Arson Suspect Now Able to Respond to Questions
“The Kyoto Animation Co. arson attack suspect has recovered enough to be able to answer questions, investigative sources said Wednesday.”
Japanese government and manufacturers promote electric wheelchairs
“The government and manufacturers are promoting electric wheelchairs as a means of transportation to replace automobiles at a time when elderly people are increasingly returning their driver’s licenses.”
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