Introducing Carefully Selected Barrier-Free Information Sites and Maps from Across the Country

This article is about services that provide barrier-free information.

The coronavirus is spreading rapidly, and more regions are being placed under a state of emergency.

When the coronavirus subsides and our daily lives return to normal, we hope this article will serve as a reference for those reading it, introducing companies and groups that are expanding barrier-free maps and information.

The barrier-free map sites introduced here are carefully selected from among many.

At the end, Ayumi provides the information and site URLs currently available, so please read to the end.

1. Social Media Groups Spreading Barrier-Free Information

How do you gather information about barrier-free access?

There are various sources like municipal information, apps, and websites, but it seems that participants in groups on social media and LINE open chats are also providing nationwide barrier-free information. Let's start with social media groups.

1-1. Delicious Restaurants Accessible by Wheelchair (Facebook Group)

Incredibly, the group has 1,542 members!

This group is one of the largest among social media groups.

The concept of this group is "Enjoy Wheelchairs Even More!"

It's a truly wonderful concept.

In this group, not only do participants share barrier-free information about the places they visit, but they also focus on "stylish, clean, and delicious" places, so if you're interested, feel free to join.

Note that the information is based on the standards of those who have visited, so not all barrier-free information may be available.

You can join the group here. For more details about this group, you can also check

1-2. Wheelchair Vehicle Club (Facebook Group)

The Wheelchair Vehicle Club has 2,252 members!
The Wheelchair Vehicle Club is a long-established group and the largest Facebook group where wheelchair users gather.

The group's purpose is to exchange information about vehicles centered on wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, and senior cars. While the main focus is on vehicles, barrier-free information and institutional information are also shared.

Furthermore, it is not a community solely for people with disabilities, so medical professionals and family members of people with disabilities can also participate. As long as you follow the group's rules, it's a welcoming group.

The Wheelchair Vehicle Club not only provides barrier-free information but also allows you to ask questions about concerns or things you want to know, making it a recommended group.

You can join the group here.

2. Websites Providing Barrier-Free Information

2-1. B-maps

This is a barrier-free map app provided by Mirairo Inc.

The app is based on the concept of "Where I can go becomes a map for someone tomorrow."

B-maps is available both as an app and a web version.

As of February 2019, it had 12,000 users and information on 150,000 stores and facilities. It is one of the top services in Japan in terms of usage.

[Benefits of Using B-maps]
・Access to 16 categories of barrier-free and facility information
・Search based on the number of steps, physical characteristics, and specific barrier-free needs
・Quick access to information through site and app updates
・Photos are available in addition to text information, making it easier to visualize
・Contribute to others by posting barrier-free information about the facilities and stores you visit

Indeed, as the concept of B-maps suggests, where I can go becomes a map for someone tomorrow.

While pre-registration for the app or site is required, please search for any barrier-free information you are interested in.

The URL for the B-maps site is here

The app download page for B-maps is here

※As of June 2022, the barrier-free map app "Bmaps" has been integrated with the digital disability certificate "Mirairo ID".

Reference URL is here

2-2. wheelog!

Many people who visit Ayumi's media site may also be using the wheelog! app.

That's because wheelog! is the most downloaded app for barrier-free maps in Japan, with an impressive 100,000 users!

Why has this app become so well-known?

One reason could be the extensive activities of its representative director,