Do you know that 4? -Meaning of Mark ~ (Basic knowledge)

International Symbol for Persons with Disabilities
It is a universal symbol that clearly indicates that the building and facility can be used by people with disabilities.
The use of the mark is determined by the International Rehabilitation Association's "Usage Guidelines".
If you see this mark in a parking lot, etc., we ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding consideration for the use of persons with disabilities.
※This mark is intended for all persons with disabilities. In particular, people with disabilities who use wheelchairs are limited and not used.
For more information, the Japan Rehabilitation Association for Persons with Disabilities (outside site)

Worldwide mark for the blind, established by the World Blind Union in 1984.
It is attached to buildings, facilities, equipment, etc. that are considered safe for the visually impaired and barrier-free.
This mark is commonly found in traffic lights, international Braille mails, books, etc.
If you see this mark, we ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding consideration for the use of visually impaired people.
Specifically, social welfare corporation Japan blind welfare committee (outside site)

It is a universal mark that shows hearing impairment.
It is used in places where hearing-impaired people can receive services such as interpreters.
(Related Organizations: World Federation of the Deaf)

It is a symbol of the All Japan Deaf Federation and a symbol of hearing impairment.
If you see this mark, please give consideration to speaking slowly, sign language or writing.
For details, please refer to the All Japan Deaf Federation (outside site)

It is a mark used in Japan to indicate hearing impairment.
Hearing impaired people are often misunderstood, disadvantaged, and anxious in social life because they are not visible.
If you are presented with this mark, please understand that the other party is "inaudible" and consider how to communicate.
For details, the Federation of All Japan Hearing Loss and Hearing Loss Associations (outside site)

It refers to a person with a disability inside the body.
People with disabilities inside the body (heart, respiratory function, kidney, bladder / rectum, immune function) can be misunderstood in various ways because they are difficult to understand from the outside.
If you see a person wearing this mark, we ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding consideration for internal disorders.
Specifically, non profit organization Heart Plus Association (outside site)

It indicates that there is equipment for people (ostomates) who have increased colostomy and artificial bladder.
It is displayed on the entrance and guidance guide plate of the toilet for ostomates.
If you see this mark, please understand that the toilet is an ostomate-friendly toilet, and consider using it.
Related organizations: Japan Ostomy Association Inc. (outside site)

Service dogs for the physically handicapped are guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs.
The Law for Assistance Dogs for Persons with Disabilities was enacted, and now it is possible to bring assistance dogs for persons with disabilities to public facilities and transportation, as well as private facilities such as department stores, supermarkets, and hotels.
The service dog is not a pet. I work as part of the body of people with physical disabilities. Social manners are well trained and hygiene is well managed.
If you see this mark at the entrance of the shop or see a person with a service dog, we ask for your understanding and cooperation.
For details, please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's page (outside site)

This mark is displayed on the car driven by those who have a license condition because they have physical disabilities.
It is a duty of effort to display the mark.
Unless unavoidable to prevent danger, drivers who cross or interrupt a car with this mark will be punished under the provisions of the Road Traffic Law.

This mark is displayed on the driving car by those who have a license because of hearing impairment.
It is mandatory to display the mark.
Unless it is unavoidable to prevent danger, drivers who cross or interrupt a car with this mark will be punished under the provisions of the Road Traffic Law.
Specifically, National Police Agency (outside site)

This mark is displayed on cars driven by those who are 70 years old or older who have a car license and may affect the driving of the car due to aging.
It is a duty of effort to display the mark.
Unless unavoidable to prevent danger, drivers who cross or interrupt a car with this mark will be punished under the provisions of the Road Traffic Law.
Related organizations: National Police Agency, Prefectural Police Headquarters Traffic Department, police department Traffic Division