The Access Dispatch: We're Still on a High + Can You Guess the Word?

Our seven month competition comes to a close. Plus, your guide to Shibuya!

Oct 28 • 

Accessible Japan

, 

Anthony William

, and 

Josh Grisdale

2

We’re Honored to Win the Best Website for Accessible Travel Award!

Dear friends,

Oct 25 • 

Accessible Japan

3

How the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion Redefined Accessibility at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka set a new standard for accessibility with smooth paths, calm-down rooms, and toilets equipped with hoists.

Oct 12 • 

Accessible Japan

, 

Josh Grisdale

, and 

Anthony William

2

September 2025

Accessible Japan: The Access Dispatch 09/29

Explore Japan this autumn with Accessible Japan – Expo updates, autism travel tips, airport guides, hotel picks, and fun quizzes!

Sep 29 • 

Accessible Japan

, 

Anthony William

, 

Josh Grisdale

, and 

Cece Marshall

1

Explore Japan (and the World) from Home with Virtual Photo Walks

The truth of the matter is, not everyone is capable of hopping on a plane and going to visit Mt.

Sep 25 • 

Accessible Japan

, 

Anthony William

, and 

Josh Grisdale

2

Get Your Tickets for the Inclusive Disco Tour at Expo 2025

Dance Without Barriers at Expo 2025

Sep 8 • 

Accessible Japan

, 

Josh Grisdale

, and 

Anthony William

5

“Here I Am, (and) Where Are You…”: An International Festival of Disability Arts at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai

When the world gathers at Expo 2025 in Osaka-Kansai in October, Japan will showcase not only cutting-edge technology and ideas for the future, but also…

Sep 2 • 

Accessible Japan

, 

Anthony William

, and 

Josh Grisdale

3

August 2025

Accessible Japan: The Access Dispatch 08/25

Your monthly round up from your friends at Accessible Japan!

Aug 25 • 

Accessible Japan

, 

Anthony William

, and 

Josh Grisdale

3

Tokyo’s High-End Hotels with Roll-In Showers: A Rare Accessibility Feature

Discover rare Tokyo hotels with true roll-in showers. Accessible Japan highlights top luxury options designed for wheelchair users.

Aug 19 • 

Accessible Japan

 and 

Anthony William

5

Testing Tokyo's Accessible Imperial Palace Tour

Tokyo Volunteer Guides are working to make the city’s rich history more accessible with a new wheelchair-friendly tour of the Imperial Palace.

Aug 1 • 

Accessible Japan

 and 

Josh Grisdale

July 2025

The Access Dispatch: July '25

Your monthly curated update of news, views, and interesting stuff, courtesy of Accessible Japan!

Jul 28 • 

Accessible Japan

, 

Anthony William

, and 

Josh Grisdale

2

Building a New Okinawan Tradition: The Yuimaru Beach Festival

By Tatsuya Miyo

Jul 16 • 

Accessible Japan

5