not as boisterous as a typical protest here in san francisco but it's nice to people asserting themselves in a country not known so much for assertive behavior.
Man oh man...are you for real?? Smokers and tobacco producers protesting?? I suppose a "death merchant" has gotta make a buck too! That must have been a trippy little protest to see?!?
Accessibility has its ups and downs. When I moved into the Shimokitazawa area eight years ago, there was nothing at the station but stairs. A few years later, they attached these singular lifts to the sides of staircases, enough for one wheelchair at a time. A few years after that, they attached elevators to the north and south exits.
I think that may be the first time I've ever seen any handicapped Japanese people. There's clearly a cultural difference in how the handicapped/disabled are viewed in Japan. The Japanese appear to be rather sensitive/uncomfortable about disability.
I'm ignorant of the social and domestic politics within Japan but getting concerns, such as this group's, out in the open for debate, can only be a good thing I think.
not as boisterous as a typical protest here in san francisco but it's nice to people asserting themselves in a country not known so much for assertive behavior.
satansatansatan 3 years ago
Man oh man...are you for real?? Smokers and tobacco producers protesting?? I suppose a "death merchant" has gotta make a buck too! That must have been a trippy little protest to see?!?
BusanKevin 3 years ago
Yeah, I'm still bummed I didn't have my camera with me that day. :-(
ElevenColors 3 years ago
i was wondering the other day about handicap in japan. from what i knew about it before its not handi friendly as it is in the states.
thanks for that view into it.
atomicboyx 3 years ago
Accessibility has its ups and downs. When I moved into the Shimokitazawa area eight years ago, there was nothing at the station but stairs. A few years later, they attached these singular lifts to the sides of staircases, enough for one wheelchair at a time. A few years after that, they attached elevators to the north and south exits.
ElevenColors 3 years ago
Hey, potential lung cancer patients are people too!
NichiBeiTrader 3 years ago
And Anthrax germs are the invisible victims!
ElevenColors 3 years ago
Exactly. Where are their rights?!
NichiBeiTrader 3 years ago
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ElevenColors 3 years ago
Very interesting, thanks.
I think that may be the first time I've ever seen any handicapped Japanese people. There's clearly a cultural difference in how the handicapped/disabled are viewed in Japan. The Japanese appear to be rather sensitive/uncomfortable about disability.
I'm ignorant of the social and domestic politics within Japan but getting concerns, such as this group's, out in the open for debate, can only be a good thing I think.
acromel 3 years ago
Yer welcome, glad you liked it.
ElevenColors 3 years ago