Posted in: Japan speeds up barrier-free initiatives ahead of Paralympics See in context
There are many smaller stations in Tokyo with no lifts or even escalators, just stairs !
When I visited in 2018 with my partner who suffers from arthritis, I had to manipulate both our heavy cases across the metro on a few occasions, even the big stations have some very disability un-friendly layouts.
I'm very able, but it was sometimes a struggle.
Knowing the Olympics were coming we discussed on many occasions how the less able-bodied visitors and even the para-olympians themselves might have trouble getting around Tokyo.
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Posted in: Abe renews commitment to constitutional reform See in context
I hope Japan remains a pacifist nation at heart, I love this country because it is NOT like mine.
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Everton beating Liverpool 1-0 at half time, but the game's not over until the fat lady sings, lol
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