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Looking to travel to Japan and need accessibility information? Join our group discussion on accessible travel in Japan and discover the best tips and tricks.
The Japan group is a community of travelers who are passionate about exploring Japan and sharing their experiences with others. This group is dedicated to discussing all aspects of accessible travel in Japan, including accommodations, transportation, tourist attractions, and cultural experiences, as well as links to accessible travel companies and organizations.
Whether you have been here a million times or planning your first visit, the Japan group is a welcoming community that offers support and encouragement for travelers of all abilities. By sharing their experiences and knowledge, members of the group are helping to make travel in Japan more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Reply To: Universal design in Japan.
Hi,
Since you mentioned the tenji blocks, you can read about them on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tactile_paving. And the guy who invented them: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seiichi_Miyake
Another great thing here are the toilets: https://www.accessible-japan.com/accessible-toilets-in-japan/
For an example of an accessible bath, check out this one: https://www.accessible-japan.com/hotels/japan/shizuoka/shimoda/mid-range/shimoda-yamatokan/
So, while I don’t know of a specific book, there are lots of unique universal design ideas here in Japan!