Tokyo set targets last year. Low-floor buses cover 80% of routes. Nearly all stations have elevators or ramps—95% nationwide, 90%+ in major cities. 70% of trains meet standards.
Every Shinkansen has wheelchair spaces and staff with foldable ramps. Tactile paving, introduced in 1967, now stretches 30,000+ km, guiding blind travellers.
This year the government is pushing a bill for 2,000+ transport deserts. Driverless vehicles are trialled, but long-distance buses and rush-hour in big cities remain hard to access.
Japan shows policy, budget and awareness make travel better for people with disabilities.
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Source: DPI-Japan; MLIT 2025