Member Josh Grisdale
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So true, a toilet could make a big difference when choosing a destination!
Wish they included a link to the map though…
japantoday.com
Public toilet certification system aims to help tourists in a pinch
An eastern Japan prefecture's quality certification system for public toilets to boost cleanliness and reassure visitors has been gaining praise and influencing other parts of the country. The visitor toilet accreditation system in Gunma Prefecture began in 2003, with conditions … Continue reading
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Here it is. Unfortunately only in Japanese 😢
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Not to be cheeky here, but Japanese toilets are some of the cleanest I have ever seen. I think other countries might need a certification like this! 😂😂😂
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Reply to Ropeway and cable car accessibility in Kobe
Hmmm not sure why the picture didn’t attach. Will look into it.
Anyway, when I went they pretty much stopped the cable car, so there shouldn’t be a problem if you fold it and get in.
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A great way to integrate accessibility and help for tourists!
japantoday.com
'Speaking' tactile sidewalks enrich lives of visually impaired
Tactile paving for people with visual impairments in Japan has recently been enhanced with audio guidance, as the developers of the technology aim to improve the lives of people with partial sight and assist sighted tourists. The new braille blocks … Continue reading
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I forget which airport it was (in Japan), but I did notice there were audio instructions for the toilets to ensure a visually impaired person could more easily find the door. I thought that was clever and hope it gets taken up elsewhere.
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Wrote about a cheap tour offered by Tokyo volunteers on Accessible Japan
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Testing Tokyo’s Accessible Tour at the Imperial Palace – Accessible Japan
Explore an accessible guided tour of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace with volunteer guides, highlighting history, navigation tips, and real-world wheelchair experiences.
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Just read it! Excited 😁 visiting the Imperial Palace is one of the things I want to do. I was nervous it wouldn’t be accessible. I also watched some YouTube videos on it and they said it can be difficult to get a tour of the palace because it’s popular. I’m happy to hear that they’re trying to accommodate wheelchairs and making a special tour.…
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This is great Josh. My wife and I (I am an electric wheelchair user) will be sure to check it out when we visit in October. It does mention that there are “a few small steps…” did you experience this?
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Reply to Ropeway and cable car accessibility in Kobe
Yeah, the length is the biggest challenge.
My chair with footrests is about 110cm and my feet stick out the end, so had to angle them well to fit and they had to push the door a bit.
So, it is a hard limit I think.
What is it like in compact mode?
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