# Disability employment and career education in Japan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disability-employment-and-career-education-in-japan > Updated: 2026-08-25T01:18:45.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Efforts to improve career education and disability employment in Japan have focused on connecting students with professional environments and recognizing support organizations. In May and July 2026, educational institutions such as Takaoka High Support School and Kaisei Middle School conducted workplace tours. These programs allowed students to observe professional settings, ranging from corporate workshops to hospital operating rooms, to deepen their understanding of various career paths. By August 2026, the focus expanded to recognizing excellence in the field. In Kyoto, the Mayor issued awards to organizations like Wellbe Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Center and Smile With Co., Ltd. for their contributions to the employment and retention of people with disabilities. Additionally, Takaoka Special Needs School held career study sessions to discuss the realities of disability employment and the roles of families and schools in fostering independence. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Japan recognizes facilities for excellence in disability employment support Kyoto City has honored several facilities for excellence in disability employment support, while Takaoka Special Needs School held a career seminar to discuss vocational independence and corporate expectations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-recognizes-facilities-for-excellence-in-disability-employment-support ### 2026-07-27: Japanese schools host workplace tours for students Japanese schools organized student workplace tours: Kaisei Middle School visited New Tokyo Hospital for medical exposure, while Takaoka High Support School hosted a corporate tour to discuss disability‑friendly 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-schools-host-workplace-tours-for-students --- Cite as: Disability employment and career education in Japan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disability-employment-and-career-education-in-japan