Audrey King's trip to Japan Diary

Ever travelled with a wheelchair, ventilator or other assistive/medical devices? Ever been to a country that’s far far away? Well, here’s your chance to check it out, “virtually”! Discover how to travel through an Ability Online member’s grand two week adventure in Japan.

Take an airplane across the Pacific, ride lift-equipped vans, subways and even the famous "Bullet Train”. Sample strange foods, ancient traditions, and modern customs. Get to meet some wonderful Japanese people and see what it’s like for disabled people in Japan. Come along and enjoy the trip! Then check back weekly for the latest episode.

You'll discover how to travel with a disability and much much more!!

Getting There
Sapporo Nambia Centre (where we stayed)
TV interview & film crew
Otori Park & TV tower
Sapporo Conference
Sapporo celebration (after the conference)
Sapporo cultural events
Norika's apt & subway ride
Tokyo
Meeting my book translator in the Tokyo bookstore
Exploring Tokyo
Tokyo Nutrition
Tokyo conference & book signings
Tokyo transportation
Bullet train & food on the bullet train
Accommodation in Osaka (the two incinerator buildings beside us)
Osaka Castle
Exploring downtown Osaka
Exploring Osaka Bay
Osaka conference pics
Kyoto famous temples etc.
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