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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!

Parents of students attending Musashino Higashi Gakuen raised concerned about the appointment of Kenzo Matsumura as early as February 2024. In their change.org petition, parents express their concerns that the school as a “safe haven for our children is in a deep state of crisis, and with an ever growing concern about the future of our school”.

Episode Notes:

‘Parents Raised Concerns Early About Appointment of Chairman at ‘Inclusive’ Tokyo School, Alleging Harassment and Threats by Chairman’:

https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/03/31/parents-raised-concerns-early-about-appointment-of-chairman-at-inclusive-tokyo-school-alleging-harassment-and-threats-by-chairman/

‘Signature campaign calling for Hazuki Loupe Chairman Kenzo Matsumura to step down as Musashino Higashi Gakuen director’ (change.org petition):

https://www.change.org/p/ハズキルーペ会長松村謙三氏の武蔵野東学園理事退任を要請する署名活動?recruited_by_id=0db854b0-0016-11f0-8ec4-877224ff1059


Musashino Higashi Gakuen: Parents of Neurodivergent Students Worried Early About "safe haven for our children”

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.

Musashino Higashi Gakuen: Parents of Neurodivergent Students Worried Early About "safe haven for our children”

Disability News Japan

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