Nagoya Castle Accessibility Debacle Continues

Regarding the wooden reconstruction of the Nagoya Castle keep, Nagoya City is aiming to install a vertical lifting device, while disability organizations are calling for the installation of a large elevator. The two sides remain at odds, but Nagoya City says it hopes to present an overall plan for accessibility, including the lifting equipment, by February 2027. Episode notes: ‘Individual interviews with organizations representing people with disabilities regarding Nagoya Castle reconstruction begin’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/08/18/individual-interviews-with-organizations-representing-people-with-disabilities-regarding-nagoya-castle-reconstruction-begin/