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Oyamada, who was in charge of composing some of the music for the opening ceremony of the Olympics, apologized for bullying disabled classmates in the past but continued to stir an outcry on social media with growing calls for him to step down.

The well-known rock musician admitted last week that interviews published in the January 1994 edition of magazine “Rockin’ On Japan” and in the August 1995 edition of magazine “Quick Japan” had quoted him correctly when he spoke about bullying childhood classmates with disabilities “without any regrets.”

Barrier Free Japan:

https://barrierfreejapan.com/2021/07/19/composer-for-tokyo-2020-opening-and-closing-ceremony-who-assaulted-disabled-people-informed-officials-of-his-intention-to-resign/

Japan Subculture Research Center:

http://www.japansubculture.com/japans-olympic-composer-tortured-disabled-children-and-the-olympic-committee-says-to-the-world-eat-shit-no-problem/?fbclid=IwAR3N2vVZLgP6yWcOu7qGZYMcVnoJWwfGSM804TpibORGbVp-yeN8CcGKS4g

Composer For The Tokyo 2020 Games Opening Ceremony Who Assaulted Disabled People Resigns

At first, elevators were not included in the reconstruction plan pushed by Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura, who insisted that the rebuilt castle should be as faithful to the original as possible. However, the plan has faced opposition from disabled people’s groups and others.

Episode Notes:
Special elevators eyed for Nagoya Castle rebuild for barrier-free accessibility: 

https://barrierfreejapan.com/2022/12/22/special-elevators-eyed-for-nagoya-castle-rebuild-for-barrier-free-accessibility/

‘Elevator at Nagoya Castle!’ Aichi disability groups appeal to Governor to reconsider renovation plans: 

https://barrierfreejapan.com/2018/09/20/elevator-at-nagoya-castle-aichi-disability-groups-appeal-to-governor-to-reconsider-renovation-plans/

The Possibility of a Barrier Free Nagoya Castle & A Merry Christmas!

Hosted by Michael Gillan Peckitt, who resides in Kobe, Japan, the Disability News Japan Podcast is News website 'Barrier Free Japan's podcast, a weekly digest of some of the news about disability in Japan in audio form. New episodes will usually available every Friday at 6am Japan Time.

Composer For The Tokyo 2020 Games Opening Ceremony Who Assaulted Disabled People Resigns

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