People | 20 QUESTIONS Aug 1, 2021
by Claire Williamson
A TV reporter and personality, Jason Hancock founded the Special Beauty Japan pageant to celebrate the talent of special needs youth nationwide.
National Jul 27, 2021
Visually impaired man dragged 2 meters along platform by Keikyu train
The emergency brake was applied after the man in his 60s — who's hand was trapped in the train door — fell on the platform, hitting his head and lower back.
National Jul 26, 2021
Victims of mass murder at Japan care home remembered on fifth anniversary
The stabbing rampage at a care home for people with mental disabilities near Tokyo became one of Japan's worst mass murders.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Jul 26, 2021
Five years after the 'Sagamihara stabbings,' what have we learned?
by Michael Gillan Peckitt
Thoughts on "extreme bullying" as we mark the fifth anniversary of the Sagamihara stabbings. The conversation needs to continue.
Voices | BLACK EYE Jul 5, 2021
Dealing with discrimination? Mental health suffering? Let's make the time to talk.
by Baye McNeil and Mark Bookman
Baye McNeil has a chat with Mark Bookman in which the pair discuss their experiences regarding mental health amid the pandemic as visible minorities in Japan.
National Jun 7, 2021
Support gaps put COVID-19 vaccines out of reach for Japan's visually impaired
Even when Braille is used some are unable to read it, while others are overwhelmed by having to compete with healthy people for vaccination appointments.
Stage Jun 3, 2021
A take on ‘The Tempest’ that aims to broaden your horizons
by Nobuko Tanaka
“The Tempest: Swimming for Beginners” incorporates the real-life experiences of its cast members with disabilities, as well as the challenges of living through a pandemic.
National May 29, 2021
Paralympics chief ‘confident with level of protection’ in Tokyo
by Yuki Hagiwara and Reed Stevenson
"We would not be organizing the games if we believed they could cause a big spread of the virus,” said Andrew Parsons, the head of the International Paralympic Committee.
National May 7, 2021
Paralympic flame event at Sagamihara massacre site to be scrapped
Some relatives of the victims of the stabbings at Tsukui Yamayuri En, as well as support groups, voiced opposition to the plan.
National / Social Issues May 6, 2021
Nationwide survey sheds light on plight of Japan's young carers
by Satoshi Iizuka
Poll finds 5.7% and 4.1% of junior and senior high school students, respectively, take care of family members, including younger siblings, those with disabilities and older relatives.
National Apr 28, 2021
Read my lips: Transparent face masks help deaf people amid pandemic
The firm said the masks were made in response to concerns by people with hearing and speech impediments who have struggled to communicate during the crisis.