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English article: Japanese Deaf Cyclist Arrives In Liberia
 Deaf Japan News A Japanese Deaf man named Mr. Kohei Hakamada (62) is traveling around the world on a motorcycle with the theme: “Around the World Deaf Japan.” He arrived in Monrovia in Liberia on Sunday, January 29, 2012, after visiting 48 other countries that have national associations for deaf persons.He is expected to leave Liberia on next Monday for neighboring Sierra L...Mon, Feb 06 2012 Film on DeafBlind woman made by sign language group in Kyoto
Deaf Japan News Konishi Kimiko (center) directs Haida Chiyoko (right) at Chiyoko's home during the shooting.(photo: [link] 20, 2012A sign language theater group in Kyoto is making the movie on the life of a DeafBlind woman, HAIDA Chiyoko (69), who played the leading role.It is about her life-long struggle to regain the human relationship with people through the tactile sign languag...Thu, Jan 26 2012 Viscount Yamao Yozo and his involvement in education of the...
Deaf Japan News Yamao Yozo was hired to work on the engineering development by the Meiji Government. As he would be called the "father of mechanical/civil engineering" later, Yozo not only has established an institution of higher education (currently Tokyo University Engineering Faculty) to train experts in the field of engineering in the Ministry of Public Works in August, 1871, but...Tue, Jan 17 2012 Viscount Yamao Yozo and his involvement in education of the...
Deaf Japan News Yamao Yozo"Choshu Five" Yamao Yozo (right front)In the history of education of persons with disabilities in early stages of Meiji (1868-1912), the petition of foundation of the school for the blind and mute to the Cabinet in 1871, and the establishment of the Kyoto prefecture institute for the Blind and Mute (1878) are important achievements. YAMAO Yozo is ...Mon, Jan 16 2012 TANI Sanzan: Deaf scholar in late Edo period
Deaf Japan News Tani SanzanThere are two well-known Deaf scholars, TANI Sanzan and UTSUNOMIYA Mokurin, both who influenced Yoshida Shoin on the nature of Nation, in the late Edo period.TANI Sanzan (1802-1868) was a Confucian scholar who educated many students in the later half of the Edo era. He was born as the third son to the parents who owned a wealthy sake brewery in Yamat...Sun, Dec 25 2011 Books which introduced overseas information in late Edo...
Deaf Japan News The world map titled "Konyozusiki" (????) produced in 1847 by a Japanese geographer. [link] of the national isolation policy of the Edo Shogunate, "Dejima" (??) in Nagasaki Prefecture was the only place where the trade with other countries was allowed. Except China, the only Western trade partner was the Netherlands. The Dutch books were brought to Japan ...Sat, Dec 17 2011 Deaf social worker insists to assist living of Deaf persons...
Deaf Japan News November 10, 2011 YANO Koji (55), vice president of the Japanese Association of Deaf Social Workers, has engaged in disaster victim support of the Great East Japan Earthquake. He explains, "The stricken areas have so few people who sign or take a note that the Deaf disaster victims have been forced to experience inconvenience. Long-term assisted living is necessary fo...Mon, Nov 21 2011 YouTube: Asimo introduces itself in JSL
Deaf Japan News 2011 Honda Unveils All new ASIMO - Sign Language Using Arms and Multi Fingered Hands [link]Thu, Nov 17 2011 English Article: Robot Asimo helping, signing
Deaf Japan News Is Asimo saying "I love you," as Honda suggests, or giving a shout-out to Black Sabbath?(Credit:Honda) Honda's humanoid robot Asimo can now run faster, hop around, autonomously avoid people, and communicate in sign language with its new hands. In the first major update to the droid in four years, Asimo has improved AI skills, being able to operate co...Thu, Nov 17 2011 Woman arrested by falsehood report using cellular texting...
Deaf Japan News October 31, 2011 The Osaka Prefecture Police Ikuno station arrested the 31-year-old hearing woman of Osaka City who notified a falsehood by cellular texting message on October 31. Around 4:55 a.m. on October 14, she apparently notified that the apartment was burning, using the cellular texting service for the Deaf and blocking the operation of the Ikuno station and th...Wed, Nov 02 2011 Aoki Mokubei: famous deafened potter in Edo period
Deaf Japan News Aoki Mokubei (1767-1833) was a potter and literati painter in the Edo period.He was born in Kyoto and his real name was Aoki Sahei. At an early age he studied with the great scholar and seal carver Ko Fyo (1722-1784). He later studied pottery and soon became famous for his reproductions of classic Chinese-style ceramics. Mokubei (??) had judged the temperatu...Wed, Oct 26 2011 Story of three men with disabilities in Edo period
Deaf Japan News SHIBATA Kyuo (1783-1839) from the merchant class was good at mentality in the late Edo period. He explained the right path in an intelligible way introducing the example in daily life, taking advantage of his own experience as a professional storyteller. However, from around 1826, his eyesight declined rapidly and he became blind completely. Notes of his lecture were ...Mon, Oct 24 2011 Temple to remember the DeafBlind child in Edo period
Deaf Japan News There is a story about the temple called Yuteiji in Osaka, established in 1755. A boy was born to a rich merchant of Sakai, OYAMA Yakube, in the Edo period. But the baby was DeafBlind that made his parents wail.They worried about the poor child's future, purchased land, and built magnificent residence. Though they made the child enable to live carefree throughout life...Fri, Oct 21 2011 Deaf haiku poet in the Edo period (1600-1868)
Deaf Japan News SUGIYAMA Sampu (1647-1732) is known as a patron of MATSUO Basho (1644-1694), one of the best haiku poets in the first half of the Edo period (1600-1868). Sampu, who was the owner of a fish wholesale store under the Tokugawa shogunate, supported Basho's life with his economic strength. He was Deaf and weak by birth. Though it is unknown when he followed Basho to study ...Thu, Oct 20 2011 Caption system for Japanese movies developed
Deaf Japan News October 17, 2011 The Media Access Support Center, Inc. (MASC) has been working on the Japanese caption on a movie or DVD. MASC has developed the caption system for Japanese movies jointly with a precision machinery maker, "Olympus". The system will be used for the first time at the "Tokyo International Film Festival" which will be open from October 22. With the small ...Wed, Oct 19 2011 Deaf beggar drawn in old picture scroll (1712)
Deaf Japan News Although we can figure what the life of a person with disability was like those days, which is easily found in the corner of an old picture scroll and genre painting, it is hard to look for the Deaf person who does not appear in these materials. A picture of the Deaf beggar is found in the 10th volume of the "Japanese-Chinese Illustrated Assemblage of the Three compon...Mon, Oct 17 2011 Priest describes the needs of the Deaf in communication...
Deaf Japan News Takuan S?h? Tokai-ji TempleYellow pickled Daikon radish that carries the same name, "Takuan"Takuan S?h? (?? ???1573 -1645) was a major figure in the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism.He was the first abbot of Tokai-ji Temple in Edo (now Tokyo), which was constructed especially for the shogunate, the Tokugawa family during Edo period (1600-18...Fri, Oct 14 2011 Born Deaf-mute as principle of retribution in Edo period
Deaf Japan News Suzuki ShosanZen teacher of the Soto sectSuzuki Shosan (1579-1655) was a Zen teacher of the Soto sect and story-book writer in early stages of the Edo period.Born in Mikawa (now part of Aichi Prefecture), he belonged to the direct vassal of a shogun who served the Tokugawa family.He always considered life and death from his samurai days and became a Zen monk at the ag...Thu, Oct 13 2011 Deaf painter's 100th birth anniversary arts exhibit in a...
Deaf Japan News The Iwate prefecture art museum in crisis of holding the Matsumoto Shunsuke arts exhibition. Matsumoto Shunsuke, Deaf oil painter (photo: [link] October 5, 2011It is doubtful of holding the round exhibition which five art museums had planned for next year in the country, such as the Iwate prefecture art museum in Morioka-shi, in commemoration of the 100th birt...Fri, Oct 07 2011 Deaf woman volunteers to help people in earthquake disaster...
Deaf Japan News September 28, 2011 SUZUKI Akiko (39), a Deaf-born woman from Saitama Prefecture, is an office worker, and has been tackling support of people in the stricken area by the Great East Japan Earthquake in March. Akiko was interested in the volunteer activity in her high school days. She had the chance to participate in the volunteer project for the East Japan which the Sa...Wed, Oct 05 2011 Hard of hearing climber reaches 100th mountain in Hyogo...
Deaf Japan News Kagawa Masaichi succeeded in reaching the top of the 100th mountain in Hyogo Prefecture (photo: [link] September 14, 2011 KAGAWA Masaichi (64) , a Kobe City resident in the Hyogo Prefecture, traveled across 100 mountains in the prefecture over about one year and four months. He lost hearing in the right ear because of a high fever when he was six months old. He uses...Tue, Oct 04 2011 Folk tale: Mute wife's pray answered
Deaf Japan News Ishiyama Temple in Shiga PrefectureIt is a well-known folk tale about a mute wife in Kyoto during the Heian period.A long time ago, there was a mute woman who lived in Kyoto. Her parents already passed away and the nurse was taking care of her. The mute woman married a man who was introduced by a certain match maker as he said that she was still young and beautiful. H...Mon, Oct 03 2011 Deaf-Mute and Principle of Retribution in Heian Period
Deaf Japan News Murasaki Shikibu( [link] influences of the thought of the three religions in ancient Japan, Shintoism, Confucianism and Buddhism, were found in the high society of the Heian period (794-1185/1192). It was believed that one of the influences was the principle of retribution. For instance, a person who was born deaf or mute is a result of the inappropriate behavi...Fri, Sep 30 2011 Meeting for policemen on human rights of the person with...
 Deaf Japan News Hirota Kazuko gives a lecture in the Headquarters of the Kanagawa Prefecture Police Nakahara station. (photo: [link] September 27, 2011HIROTA Kazuko (65), a Yokohama City resident, gave a lecture entitled "the human rights of a disabled person and the policeman" in the Nakahara station of Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City on September 27. She is an expert on mental health ...Thu, Sep 29 2011 Five kinds of deafness described in medical book in Heian...
Deaf Japan News Tamba no Yasuyori ? [link] Knowledge on Medical Methods"The oldest existing medical book in Japan. Tamba no Yasuyori (????: 912-995) was a doctor in the middle of the Heian period (794-1185/1192), who was a native of Tamba Amata (now Kyoto Prefecture). It is said that his ancestor immigrated from China in the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE...Wed, Sep 28 2011 Dragon symbolizes Deaf
Deaf Japan News An image of Dragon ( [link] Keishu (life history unknown) wrote a book titled "Byoumeiikai" (Collected Explanations of Disease Names) in 1686 during the Edo period (1603-1868). He arranged the name list of 1822 diseases in all in iroha order (similar to the alphabetical order) and explained each.In the book, he states about deafness: "Dragon hears sound on...Tue, Sep 27 2011 Medical book on how to cure deafness edited in 808
Deaf Japan News A book on popular remedy titled "Daitouruijuho" (Thu, Sep 22 2011 Takeru no Miko: Mute Imperial Prince in Asuka period
Deaf Japan News Takeru no Miko (Tue, Sep 20 2011 International Conference on Historical Linguistics...
Deaf Japan News September 5, 2011 The 20th International Conference on Historical Linguistics (ICHL20), which argues about the history of a language in the world and its change, was held in the National Museum of Ethnology at Osaka, Japan on July 25-30. At the conference, the first kind in Asia, "sign language" and "the origin of Japanese Language" were the theme of workshops and the...Fri, Sep 16 2011 Nippon Foundation offers free remote interpreting service...
Deaf Japan News September 13, 2011 The Nippon Foundation, located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, opened the "remote information and communication support center" in its building on September 11. The service will be offered to the Deaf disaster victims through the video relay free of charge so that they can communicate to get necessary information quickly.As for the number of the Deaf persons w...Thu, Sep 15 2011 New book on JSL and signed Japanese
Deaf Japan News Kimura Harumi and her new book(photo: [link] her new book titled "The Huge Chasm between JSL and Signed Japanese" (Sun, Sep 11 2011 New mystery story book related to sign language interpreter
Deaf Japan News MARUYAMA Masaki wrote a 304-page mystery story book titled "Deaf Voice" (Sun, Sep 11 2011 New book on the structure of JSL as a primer
Deaf Japan News A new book, titled "The Structure of Japanese Sign Language based on the basic grammar to easily understand " (Sun, Sep 11 2011 New book on establishment of the first school for the Deaf...
Deaf Japan News A 199-page softcover book, titled "The Mother of a Little Finger" (Sun, Sep 11 2011 Myth and Folk Legend : Ebisu (2)
Deaf Japan News Ebisu is said to have been deaf, worshiped as a god who offers the family fortunate and prosperity in business. Some shrines for him are located mainly in Osaka, etc. There is a custom from ancient times: Those who worship at Ebisu Shrine turn to the back of the shrine pavilion first, strike a hind wainscot, call several times "I am here!" and then bow politely....Thu, Sep 08 2011 Recording audiotape of Helen Keller during her first visit...
Deaf Japan News Helen Keller (left) and her secretary in Japanese kimono during their visit to Japan in 1937. (photo: [link] August 18, 2011 The recording tape, by which Helen Keller (1880-1968), an advocate for the social welfare activity, talked about the impression, etc. of Japan during her first visit to Japan in 1937, was found. She said in Japanese,"Sayonara, arigato" (Go...Thu, Aug 25 2011 Training service dogs and hearing dogs in Nara Prefecture
Deaf Japan News August 20, 2011 HIRAI Keiko (32), a hearing resident in Nara City, was surprised to know about the service dog through the television program when she was a company employee ten years ago. "The dog was very good at doing these kind of things". She determined to become a trainer, partly influenced by her father who hardly walked because of a disability. She has been...Wed, Aug 24 2011 Deaf students gather at Utsunomiya City from across Japan
Deaf Japan News August 17, 2011 The "National Deaf Students Gathering" began at Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture on August 15. The lecture meeting, discussions, etc. will take place and deepen the fellowship exchange through August 18. The purpose of this gathering is to offer the opportunity for the Deaf students from across the country discuss a problem of communications ...Fri, Aug 19 2011 Sign language presentation held in Fukuoka Prefecture
Deaf Japan News August 4, 2011 The 18th sign language presentation was held recently in Katsuragawa-cho, Fukuoka Prefecture, a part of the southern island of Japan. Eight groups, ten learners per group, demonstrated their signing skills that they have practiced so far. The event was arranged by the committee consisted of the Deaf and sign language circles in the area. Not only ...Tue, Aug 09 2011 Rescuing deaf group isolated due to the downpour in Niigata...
Deaf Japan News August 1, 2011 The national road traffic toward the urban area was closed because of a landslide on the vicinity of Okutadami-ko Lake in Uonuma City on July 31 after the downpour disaster in the Niigata prefecture. About 170 people who were isolated from July 29 were rescued with the helicopters of the Self Defense Forces. The water of dams continues to be dirty...Mon, Aug 08 2011 Bill to revise fundamental law of persons with disabilities...
Deaf Japan News July 29, 2011The definition of a person with disability was reviewed, and the bill to revise the fundamental law of the persons with disabilities to request the administration, etc. for the consideration to remove a social barrier was passed, and approved unanimously in the House of Councilors plenary session on July 29. The enforcement is scheduled on August 5.It is ...Tue, Aug 02 2011 Regular university to set up research center to support...
Deaf Japan News July 15, 2011Hiroshima Jogakuin University in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, will set up a center to support the students with disabilities this year. The center will be used for research on educational materials and instruction methods to help students who are Deaf/hard of hearing and visually impaired.The university has carefully prepared the support system d...Wed, Jul 20 2011 Singer publishes first picture book for Deaf son
Deaf Japan News Imai Eriko shows her first picture book that she wrote for her Deaf son.Imai reads her picture book in sign language at the story telling event.(photo: [link] 11, 2011IMAI Eriko (27) of the four-female singer group named "SPEED" held a story telling event at the Tama-plaza Terrace in Yokohama City on July 10.She gave a story telling time with her first picture book ...Mon, Jul 11 2011 Deaf man's work won highest prize in national Deaf...
Deaf Japan News Jinnou won the highest prize for his work in the National Deaf Photograph Contest.His work, "Hunters"(photoFri, Jul 08 2011 Earthquake-stricken prefectures report at JFD's General...
Deaf Japan News June 10, 2011The Japanese Federation of the Deaf held the 62nd General Meeting on June 10 in Saga City, Saga Prefecture prior the National Conference of the Deaf.Each representatives from three disaster-stricken prefectures reported the actual situation of the Deaf victims at the beginning of the meeting.Fukushima Prefecture:- The Deaf victims' safety confirmation has...Mon, Jun 13 2011 National Conference of the Deaf to take place in in Saga...
Deaf Japan News June 2, 2011The 59th National Conference of the Deaf, sponsored by the Japanese Federation of the Deaf, will be held at Saga City, Saga Prefecture on June 8-12.About 2,200 Deaf persons and welfare staff, etc. in the whole country will participate and learn something more and deepen social exchange, aiming at social independence and the social welfare development for ...Fri, Jun 03 2011 Defense counsel appeals "imprisonment delay" for Deaf...
Deaf Japan News May 24, 2011A 63-year-old man invaded the apartment in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture and stole the cash 30,000 yen in September, 2010. He was prosecuted in March, 2011. The first trial was held at the Fukuoka district court on May 23.The defendant, Deaf since birth, was convicted, repeated a similar crime 19 times in the past and was imprisoned for 20 years or mor...Fri, May 27 2011 Hearing girl plays the role of a Deaf girl in the movie
Deaf Japan News Oba Haruka acts as a Deaf girl.Oba (left) and Director Nishikawa Fumie show the poster in the stage.(photo: [link] 18, 2011The movie titled "Jump on the footpath!" is about a Deaf junior high school student.The preview of the movie, which was filmed in Niigata Prefecture, took place at Niigata City on May 10. OBA Haruka and director NISHIKAWA Fumie gave a speech in ...Mon, May 23 2011 National DeafBlind Conference scheduled in Shizuoka...
Deaf Japan News 2011/04/01The organizing committee released the announcement the the 21st National DeafBlind Conference" scheduled on August 26-29, 2011 in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture was canceled due to the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake.The preparation has been advanced with the cooperation from the Shizuoka Prefecture DeafBlind Organization and their supporte...Thu, May 19 2011 |
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