japan Archives - DeafNiche https://deafniche.com/tag/japan/ Everything about the Deaf Community! Sat, 17 Jun 2023 22:45:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://deafniche.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-logo_gigantic_png-32x32.png japan Archives - DeafNiche https://deafniche.com/tag/japan/ 32 32 Embracing the Road: How Deaf Drivers in Japan Overcame Barriers and Revolutionized Transportation https://deafniche.com/deaf-drivers-in-japan/ https://deafniche.com/deaf-drivers-in-japan/#respond Sat, 17 Jun 2023 22:25:45 +0000 https://deafniche.com/?p=11657 In the vibrant streets of Japan, a remarkable transformation is unfolding as deaf individuals confidently take the wheel. Through determination and perseverance, they have defied societal expectations and embraced the freedom of driving. Fueling this newfound independence is a unique symbol—sticker decals—designed to bridge communication gaps and foster inclusivity. Join us as we dive into […]

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]]> https://deafniche.com/deaf-drivers-in-japan/feed/ 0 Japan’s Deaf Bus Driver Breaks Barriers https://deafniche.com/japan-deaf-bus/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 06:48:29 +0000 https://deafniche.com/?p=11070 Japan’s First Deaf Bus Driver Takeyama Matsuyama dreamed of being a bus driver since he was young; he rode the bus during his youth and admired the drivers, thinking that “seemed very cool.” As soon as Japan removed the ban on deaf drivers, Matsuyama went ahead and learned how to drive and passed the test. […]

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]]> Did You Know Helen Keller Started The Akita Breed In The United States? https://deafniche.com/helen-keller-akita/ Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:51:07 +0000 https://deafniche.com/?p=10946 Helen Keller’s first trip to Japan influenced her in many ways, including her love of dogs. She brought home the first Akita to the United States; she could have had any dog so why did she pick the Akita? The Visit to Japan In 1937 the Western world was on the brink of World War […]

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]]> Fujitsu’s Ontenna Could Make The Deaf Hear Again https://deafniche.com/fujitsus-ontenna-make-deaf-hear/ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:37:03 +0000 http://deafniche.com/?p=9521 It’s easy to pass up the small prototype at Japan’s Ceatec electronics show. It was surrounded by the latest advances in robotics, commuting and image projection technologies. However, even if the tiny prototype was the least advanced gadget on display, it’s arguably the most innovative gadget on display. The Ontenna, the name of the small […]

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]]> Koe No Katachi is Japan’s First-Ever Captioned Anime for Deaf Audiences https://deafniche.com/koenokatachi/ Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:04:13 +0000 http://deafniche.com/?p=9472 Japan just premiered their first-ever nationwide captioned animated movie in theaters with Koe no Katachi.  This film was borne from the theme of disability and bullying, it’s about a girl who is deaf and the title literally translates to A Silent Voice (or The Shape of Voice.) The story is from a manga (comic) written […]

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