The Access Dispatch: Posts Galore!
Catching up with some recent news and some not-so-recent news!
Well, hello there! How is everyone? Thanks as always for stopping by and taking a look over this next edition of The Access Dispatch from Accessible Japan.
This month, we’re switching things up a little and focusing on one or two articles from our website that you might have missed, as well as dusting off a couple of older pieces — because let’s be honest, it’s a shame that older articles get pushed down the pecking order and somehow ‘lost’.
This will actually be the last newsletter we send before Christmas, with the next one coming in the lead-up to the New Year.
While Christmas is not traditionally celebrated in Japan as a religious holiday, you’ll still find plenty of festive lights, decorations, and even the famous Christmas cakes filling shop windows across the country. Wherever you are in the world, we wish you a warm and joyful holiday season filled with peace and happiness.
List of Banned and Restricted Medications in Japan (Late 2025, Early 2026 Guide)
Traveling to Japan? If you take prescription or over-the-counter medication, it’s important to prepare ahead. Japan’s import rules are stricter than many travelers expect — even common prescriptions and everyday OTC products can be restricted or banned. This guide explains what’s allowed, what’s not, and how to bring your medication safely.
Make your Japan trip easier and more meaningful — choose Mobal for SIMs, eSIMs, or pocket Wi-Fi. Your purchase helps support Accessible Japan’s mission and education projects in Malawi - and it doesn’t cost you anything extra.
Traveling Tokyo as an Ambulatory Wheelchair User: Real Experiences and Practical Tips
For travelers who can walk short distances but use a wheelchair for longer ones, Tokyo can be both thrilling and overwhelming. This community-informed guide combines real-world experiences with verified accessibility details to help you plan your trip with greater ease and confidence.
DID YOU KNOW?
Approximately 40% of the country’s population share just the top 10 surnames, with names like Sato, Suzuki and Takahashi each being held by more than a million people.
A Festive Guide to Accessibility at Tokyo’s Christmas Markets
Christmas markets trace their roots back to the Late Middle Ages in Europe, when they began as winter fairs where locals stocked up on food and supplies before the cold months set in. Over time, these practical gatherings transformed into joyful celebrations filled with seasonal treats, handcrafted gifts, twinkling decorations, and the sounds of carols and live music.
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