My name is Carlo Teope and I started this blog in July 2016. I was born and raised in the Philippines so whilst I know the struggles of having a third world passport, I also have the perspective. A perspective that honed me to be resilient and make it through my losses, to find happiness in simple things, to see the world like I’ve seen colors for the first time, and see beauty even in the most mundane.
Accessible Japan is a source of information on accessibility in Japan, including general tips and a database of hotels with accessible rooms. It is run by Josh Grisdale, who has cerebral palsy and has been living in Tokyo for nearly a decade.
I’m an English educator and part-time writer who has spent half his life in Japan. My passions include rugby, cricket, windsurfing and snowboarding—and of course my Japanese wife who teaches me on a daily basis the quintessence of being Japanese, something I admire but can’t quite grasp... yet.
Planetyze is the largest Japan travel guidebook, featuring videos, reviews, and articles about sightseeing spots from all over Japan. You can discover the sightseeing spots that you're interested in, by watching short videos and reading reviews written by other travellers.
We certify roads to run, walk and cycle, valuing the sense and feeling when we actually stand there, not when driving a car. Through the discovery of new perspectives, we would like to help make Japan the most popular place in the world for tourists to visit.
