The Access Dispatch: Earthquake Preparedness & New Tokyo Travel Guides
From earthquake preparedness and accessible Fukuoka to a step-by-step Haneda–Shinjuku route, plus what makes Japan’s cities so liveable.
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Practical, first-hand accessibility info for traveling in Japan, from Accessible Japan, the leading English-language resource on accessible travel in Japan.
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Getting from Haneda to Shinjuku: Step-by-Step Accessible Route Guide
Part of our Haneda Airport accessibility hub. Bookmark that page for everything else Haneda.
Earthquake Preparedness for Travelers with Disabilities in Japan
Standard evacuation advice assumes you can run down the stairs. Here is what to plan for if you can't.
The Access Dispatch: Theme Park Special!
Ticket prices are climbing, but here's what you need to know before Disney or Universal Studios Japan
Accessible Travel in Fukuoka: Getting Around the City
A report on getting around Fukuoka
THE ACCESS DISPATCH: Matsuri Season, New Hotel Listings, and Booking the Romancecar
Plus our usual useful reminders section!
Ueno Park Accessible Map: How to Plan Your Wheelchair-Friendly Route
Plan a wheelchair-friendly visit to Ueno Park: step-free JR access, accessible routes to Tokyo National Museum and Ueno Zoo, plus shrine and toilet tips.
THE ACCESS DISPATCH: Visa Price Hikes & The Hunt for Roll-In Showers in Japan
PLUS: Shinkansen access info, falling asleep at work, and more!
The Hunt for the Roll-In Shower in Japan: A Complete Guide and Hotel List
Separating the bathtub workarounds from the real deals: a region-by-region list of hotels in Japan with confirmed roll-in showers.
THE ACCESS DISPATCH: New Listings & Last Call!
Kagoshima, Osaka, and a survey that closes very soon