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Accessibility Guidelines

With the theme “Scenery of the Future for Happiness,” the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan (GREEN×EXPO 2027) (hereinafter referred to as the “EXPO”) aspires to contribute to the realization of a sustainable future for nature, people and society and the creation of an inclusive society where no one is left behind, leading to a future landscape of happiness for each and every person.
In order to achieve this, care has been taken to formulate guidelines for the development and operation of the Expo so that all visitors to the Expo can spend their time there safely and comfortably regardless of their background such as nationality, culture, race, gender, generation, and physical or other disability.
The Accessibility Guidelines for International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”) have been formulated with the aim of achieving an accessible environment that meets the international standards while taking into consideration the Accessibility Guidelines adopted for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2025 World Exposition, and the standards for smooth transportation, etc. based on laws and regulations such as the Act on Promotion of Smooth Transportation, etc. of Elderly Persons, Disabled Persons, etc.
Furthermore, in formulating the Guidelines, the “International Horticultural Expo 2027 Accessibility Guidelines Study Group” was established, and a variety of opinions from the participants, including persons with disabilities and persons of learning and experience, have been reflected in the Guidelines.
We hope that the organisers and participants of the Expo will implement and operate it in accordance with the Guidelines, and that the Expo will be an opportunity for everyone to understand the purpose of the Guidelines and make broad efforts to improve the environment and to create opportunities for participation by the persons with disabilities, which will lead to the realization of an inclusive society where no one is left behind as a legacy of the Expo.