Field Notes 2024

The Common Language Is Sign Language

Why Hasn’t Employment of Persons with Disabilities Made Progress in Japan?

Spreading Donation Culture Through Cycle of Goodwill From Shared Experiences

Local Children Are the Producers of Cacao, the Main Ingredient of Chocolate

Naomi Masuko’s ‘No-Scolding Tournament’

A Chance To Connect with Society Before Passing On

Voting Every Month To Decide Which Organization Receives Donations

KIFUBAR, a Meetup Where You Can Casually Donate While You Drink

Senior Share Houses Are Attracting Attention

What Prompted the Slang Term ‘Komochi-sama’ (Entitled Parent)?

Wanting to Convey the True Nature of Persons with Disabilities Through a Free Newspaper

‘AI Suitcase’ Robot Guides People With Visual Impairments While Avoiding Obstacles and Pedestrians

Six Months After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

Toward a Society Where Everyone Can Enjoy Being Out and Active

What Does an ‘All-Inclusive Society’ Look Like?

‘Social Model of Disability’ Concept Raises Awareness of Unconscious Discrimination, Leading to a Better Society

The Future of Public Toilets

Significance of Spreading the ‘Youth-Friendly Pharmacy’ as a Healthcare Consultation Space for Young People

Challenges Facing Disaster Zones Immediately After a Disaster Strikes

Rising Marine Debris, Falling Fish Catches