Almost Three Years After Ableist Remarks, Nagoya Aims to Finalize Barrier-Free Policy for Castle Keep

Nagoya City held a meeting with disability groups and others regarding the wooden reconstruction of the main keep of Nagoya Castle. On February 11th the city held its first public briefing session since discriminatory remarks were made at a citizens’ debate in 2023. At the session, it reaffirmed its policy of proceeding with the wooden reconstruction plan by installing a small-scale lifting device. Nineteen groups, including disability organizations, took part in the meeting held on the 20th, where the city explained the basic principles of the plan. Episode notes: ‘Nagoya Aims to Finalize Barrier-Free Policy for Castle Keep by February’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/02/22/nagoya-aims-to-finalize-barrier-free-policy-for-castle-keep-by-february/