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Just Japan Podcast 63: Disabled in Japan

Just Japan Podcast 63: Disabled in Japan

FromJust Japan Podcast


Just Japan Podcast 63: Disabled in Japan

FromJust Japan Podcast

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
May 6, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In Episode 63, host Kevin O'Shea talks to Michael Gillan Peckitt about being disabled in Japan.  Michael, a Briton who has been living and working as a univeristy professor in Osaka for several years has Cerebral Palsy. He discusses how he is treated in Japan as a "gaijin" and as a person who is disabled. He also talks about the differences between the way he is treated in Japan versus his home back in Britain. Michael also shares his opinions on accessibitiy in Japan as well as possible infrastructure improvements leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 
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Released:
May 6, 2015
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Titles in the series (100)

Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.