Narita airport preps easy-to-see help for Tokyo Deaflympics delegates

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WITH the Deaflympics set to open in Tokyo on Saturday, Narita airport near the Japanese capital is seeking to ensure accessibility for the deaf and hearing-impaired, counting on easily recognizable "pictogram" signage and written communication.
The airport, serving mainly international flights, will be among the country's major transport hubs preparing to accept delegates from abroad for the 12-day sporting event, as organizers say over 3,000 athletes from 80 countries and regions are expected to participate.
"We want to thoroughly simulate interactions with arrivals and be ready for them," one airport staffer said.
At the airport, fillable inquiry sheets are prepared for visitors seeking information about train transfers from the airport, while pictograms indicate the direction of facilities such as banks and elevators. — Kyodo

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