2016
Fieldwork on a wheelchair at Tokyo Disneyland
Hi! I'm YUKORIN. I'm a wheelchair user. I went to Tokyo Disneyland with Accessible members on November 11, 2016. We entered the theme park at 6:00 pm with the After 6 Passports because our main purpose was to watch the nighttime parade during Christmas season. I had an early dinner...
Field work on a wheelchair at Yasukuni Shrine
I'm Rachel, a shrine lover. I visited Yasukuni shrine which will celebrate its 150th anniversary year soon. The shrine was built to console the souls of those who lost their lives for the country and hand down their legacy to future generations.The shrine was built with a wish to build...
Field work on a wheelchair at Mt. Takao
I am J.J. in charge of this blog and I am climbing Mt. Takao every year. Mt. Takao is easily accessible for hikers as it is only one hour from central Tokyo. The mountain became famous world wide as the Michelin Guide gave it three stars. Now it is an...
Field Work on a Wheelchair at The Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Inokashira Park
I am YOSAKU in charge of the outskirts of Tokyo. I visited The Ghibli museum, Mitaka and Inokashira Park at the beginning of September. JR Mitaka Station Gathered at JR Mitaka Station. Taking the South exit and turning to the left, you can find the elevator to the ground level....
Hotel Inspection report of Hotel Asia Center of Japan
I would like to introduce Hotel Asia Center of Japan in Roppongi to you. The location of Universal Room The universal room is next to the lobby on the first floor, so you can come there without taking an elevator. Entrance of the universal room Moving spaces inside the room...
Field work in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
I carried out an accessibility field work at the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, known as "Basuta Shinjuku", which opened in April 2016. Before it was built, people found it very difficult to find long-distance bus terminals in Shinjuku because they were located differently from place to place according to their...
Volunteer event at Keio Plaza Hotel
Hello. I'm J.J. I am one of the coordinators of Accessible Activities. I visited the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo with one of our members YUKORIN who is a wheelchair user, to attend its annual event called "Volunteer Plaza." Volunteer Plaza The Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is one of the leading hotels in...
In Asakusa/Ueno
Field work in Akihabara area
Hello, I'm Maki. This is a report of our visit to "Akihabara". As you know, Akihabara is very popular to foreigners. We visited a Maid-Café, the Anime-Center and Yodobashi-Camera in June. It is the first time to visit a Maid-Café – Unknown world for me! MaidCafe Let me introduce "@home...
Field work in Yurakucho Ginza area
Hello, I'm MeiLi in charge of Ginza and Nihonbashi area. Today, I'll make a report of our visit to TOKYU PLAZA GINZA which is located in Yurakucho Ginza. TOKYU PLAZA GINZA It was a sunny, hot and humid weekend in July. The members of Accessible Tokyo gathered in front of...
In Yokohama
Yokohama Hotel Inspection Report 2-Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
This time, we introduce the accessibility features of the hotels in the Yokohama area. Moving space of the wheel chair accessible rooms There is a wide space of about 160 by 160 cm on the right side of the bed, the passage at the opposite side is narrow. space of...
In Yokohama
Yokohama Hotel Inspection Report 1-Washington Hotel Yokohama Sakuragicho
This time, we introduce the accessibility features of the hotels in the Yokohama area. Moving space of the wheel chair accessible rooms Wheel chair accessible rooms There are no steps in the rooms but they have a variety of ideas about the floor plan. Wheel chair accessible rooms in this...
In Asakusa/Ueno
Fieldwork on a wheelchair at Asakusa and Ueno area (2)
Senso-ji Temple Hi! I am YUKORIN, a wheelchair user. I’ll report the latter half of our field work in Asakusa. We checked wheelchair accessibility at Senso-ji Temple. There are no steps at the entrance of Senso-ji Temple which is known as Kaminarimon Gate. Wheelchair users can pass smoothly. What a...
In Asakusa/Ueno
Fieldwork in Asakusa and Ueno area (1)
We went to field work in Asakusa and Ueno area today. The schedule in the morning is visiting Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center and the shopping complex "Marugoto Nippon". One of the members who is a wheelchair user will join us in the afternoon and will visit Senso-ji Temple and...
Riding the New Train of Yamanote Line
New Train of Yamanote Line Type E235 I saw the New Yamanote Line when I went to the nearest station from my house the other day. New Train of Yamanote Line Type E235 The feature of this train is the expanded wheelchair space compared to the other trains. There are...
Walk on a wheelchair in the vicinity of Shibadaimon and Tokyo Tower
The second Accessibility field work was conducted in the vicinity of Shibadaimon and Tokyo Tower. We went out enjoying the cherry blossoms. The members today are shown in the picture. Two more will join us later. Members Zojoji Temple The starting point of this area is Daimon Station of the...
Attending a tourist on a wheelchair with his family at Meiji Shrine and Takeshita Street.
I'm a shrine-lover, Rachel will report this time. I took a half day trip with a family from Malaysia. It was the first visit to Japan for them. The father cannot walk, so he rented a "luggie" which is an electronic wheelchair in Japan. The mother can walk slowly with...
In Information
Accessible Blog has started!
Introduction Hello! I am J.J. I am one of the coordinators of Accessible Activities.We are members of the Japanese Red Cross Language Service Volunteers under the Japanese Red Cross Society, having marked our 50th anniversary in 2015. Accessible Activities provides information about accessibility of certain tourist destinations and the related...