RISING
tv show

137 total episodes
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9 seasons
First Aired April 02, 2015
Genres:
Overview
Going beyond the horizon. Meet Japan's entrepreneurs whose innovative thinking is changing traditional mindsets in their various fields of work.
Making Japan Accessible to All - Toshiya Kakiuchi poster unavailable
Making Japan Accessible to All - Toshiya Kakiuchi
Season 3 - Episode 18 - 0h 28m
Air Date
November 23, 2017
Overview
Universal design aims to create an environment accessible to all, regardless of age, or linguistic or physical limitations. As Tokyo prepares for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, one venture firm working to make Japan a world leader in this area is led by Toshiya Kakiuchi. Wheelchair-bound since childhood due to brittle bone disease, this young entrepreneur provides consulting on facilities and services for the disabled, aiming to change preconceptions and facilitate true hospitality.