
Group Description
Connect with travelers with disabilities and welcoming locals, offering tips on accessible hotels, wheelchair-friendly attractions, and transportation in Japan. From Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya Crossing and historic Asakusa to Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, and the hot springs of Hakone, whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this is the place to ask about accommodations, getting around, or inclusive activities – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find personal stories, travel tips, and recommendations for cultural, historical, and nature experiences. This group supports mobility aid users, along with travelers who have sensory sensitivities, low vision, and hearing loss, helping you enjoy a more accessible Japan adventure.
Reply To: Accessible Tourism Translation Glossary
Hi Andy,
For a start, you may want to try this: https://www.accessible-japan.com/essential-japanese-phrases-and-words-for-people-with-disablities/
For individual words not on the list, you can ask one by one here!
If it is not necessarily Japanese related, you can also ask in the general discussions group as well 🙂
I don’t think “helper” translates well into English. Carer, Caregiver, Attendant, Care Attendant, etc come to mind.
But, as you mentioned, it can vary a lot by country/region!