Tactile Consideration

Hello once again,

This time a very short, basic post, but it's about the Tactile Paving system here in Japan. The Tactile Paving system is a series of slightly raised strips or bumps in the road meant to help the blind or visually impaired as the walk around cities and in town. And they are EVERYWHERE. In Tokyo, Kyoto, Saitama, Kumagaya, Okayama in train stations, in buildings, on almost every sidewalk. About the only place that I haven't seen them is on roads primarily for cars (not pedestrians). I mostly wanted to share this because it just blew my mind that they existed. What a considerate and smart thing to do!

(For when you possibly need to change direction)

(Along the sidewalk)

(Near the street)

(On the station platform)

I hope you can find a reason to smile today! :)