Another Life

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!

On November 22nd, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced through a press release that it is offering 200 tickers for spectators who have visual impairments for free for the Paris Paralympic Qualifier IBSA Judo Grand Prix which is to be held on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th December 2023 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. 

“IBSA Judo Grand Prix Tokyo 2023", the qualifying round for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. This tournament is the second largest tournament after the Paralympics and the World Championships, attracting athletes from around 40 countries, and will be held for the first time in East Asia. 

Details about how to apply can be found on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website and the decline for applications is November 30th at 23:59.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government website: https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tosei/hodohappyo/press/2023/11/22/14.html

Episode Notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/11/25/tokyo-metropolitan-government-offers-tickets-to-200-visually-impaired-people-to-paris-paralympic-2024-judo-qualifying-event-for-free/

Tokyo Govt Offers 200 Visually Impaired Free Tickets to Paris Paralympics 2024 Judo Qualifying Event

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.

Tokyo Govt Offers 200 Visually Impaired Free Tickets to Paris Paralympics 2024 Judo Qualifying Event

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