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.
National Apr 1, 2021
Oral care product made by workers with disabilities could be sent to space station
The mint-flavored spray is made by mentally disabled people employed by a nonprofit organization in Niigata Prefecture.
National / Science & Health Mar 18, 2021
Japan COVID-19 vaccine priority list to include people with mental disabilities
The decision was made because research shows that such people carry a higher risk of death from COVID-19.
National Jan 16, 2021
Sapporo court rules defunct eugenics law unconstitutional but denies damages
The ruling was the fourth in a series of lawsuits regarding the forced sterilization of people with intellectual disabilities filed with nine district courts and their branches across Japan.
National Jan 12, 2021
Aichi city aims to give ‘dropout’ service dogs a second life
The city of Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, is utilizing Japan's furusato nōzei hometown donation system to support a second life for dogs that fail to become service animals. There is currently no public support for such dogs, according to the Japan Service Dog Association. "There are ...
Business / Corporate Dec 27, 2020
Toyota and Lixil develop mobile washroom for wheelchair users
The spacious private washroom, which can be pulled by a car, will also come in handy in times of disaster.
National / Social Issues Dec 20, 2020
Unmanned stations in Japan cause headaches for disabled people
Harumi Yoshida, who is paralyzed and suffers from cerebral palsy, has launched a legal challenge as a result of a local railway company cutting staff and support.
National / Crime & Legal Nov 30, 2020
Court rules Japan's eugenics law unconstitutional but rejects damages claim
One of the plaintiffs underwent sterilization surgery in 1974, when she was nine months pregnant, after being told the procedure was a Caesarian section. Her baby died.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Nov 16, 2020
'The bond between a blind person and her guide dog is hard to compare to any other relationship'
by Uyanga Erdenebold
In the pursuit of a truly inclusive society, Uyanga Erdenebold makes the case for attitudinal accessibility in addition to the physical kind.
National Nov 7, 2020
Japanese unit of IBM among group to test AI suitcase for guiding blind
A group of five companies including the Japanese unit of IBM Corp. are currently developing an artificial intelligence suitcase to help visually impaired people travel independently. A pilot test of a prototype was conducted at an airport in Japan on Monday. The small navigation robot, ...