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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
64
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
6
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 6 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
5 landmarks
FIX
5 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
3 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

F
Alt Text Quality
Action
7 of 57 images have issues
FIX
7 of 57 images have issues
Critical::
7 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
7 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Info::
30 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
20 image(s) with good alt text
57 images 20 good alt text 30 decorative 7 missing
IssueCount
missing7 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 3 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
D
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 67/100 — 7 failing, 15 passed
FIX
67

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

When an element doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it with a generic name, making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make command elements more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.header-bottom > nav.header-bottom__nav > span.js-header-tools > span.jt-icon div.header-bottom > nav.header-bottom__nav > span.js-header-tools > span.jt-icon
div.header-bottom > nav.header-bottom__nav > span.js-header-tools > span.jt-icon div.header-bottom > nav.header-bottom__nav > span.js-header-tools > span.jt-icon

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Today 06:30 am JST div.col-sm-8 > div.block-md-11 > div.text-strong > time
5 Comments div.col-sm-8 > div.block-md-11 > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Learn More div.s10r > div.frame > a > p.frame-action
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
MORE IN SPOTLIGHT div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.pull-right > a.text-gray
Today 06:29 am JST div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.text-strong > time
9 Comments div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Today 06:28 am JST div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.text-strong > time
0 Comments div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Today 06:20 am JST div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.text-strong > time
3 Comments div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Click Here div.s10r > div.frame > a > span.frame-action
5 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
9 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
0 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
3 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
9 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
5 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
1 Comment div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
MORE IN NATIONAL div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.pull-right > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
3 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
3 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
MORE IN CRIME div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.pull-right > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
MORE IN ENTERTAINMENT div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.pull-right > a.text-gray
35 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
9 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
13 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
MORE IN POLITICS div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.pull-right > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
MORE IN BUSINESS div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.pull-right > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
2 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
MORE IN TECH div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.pull-right > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
MORE IN SPORTS div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.pull-right > a.text-gray
9 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
18 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
2 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
MORE IN WORLD div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.pull-right > a.text-gray
Find Your Home in Japan div.clearfix > a.widget > div.widget-body > h3.widget-title
Search Now div.clearfix > a.widget > div.widget-body > span.widget-cta
Today 06:00 am JST div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > time
0 Comments div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Today 05:20 am JST div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > time
0 Comments div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Today 06:00 am JST div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > time
4 Comments div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Today 05:18 am JST div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.text-strong > time
0 Comments div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Learn More div.s10r > div.frame > a > span.frame-action
Today 05:00 am JST div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > time
0 Comments div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Today 06:14 am JST div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > time
0 Comments div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
Apr. 22 06:00 am JST div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > time
0 Comments div.media > div.media-body > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
7 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.frame > a.text-xsmall
0 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.frame > a.text-xsmall
46 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.frame > a.text-xsmall
Click Here div.s10r > div.frame > a > p.frame-action
1 COMMENT div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.frame > a.text-xsmall
1 COMMENT div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.frame > a.text-xsmall
51 COMMENTS div.col-md-4 > div.numbering > div.numbering-item > a.frame-postscriptum
52 COMMENTS div.col-md-4 > div.numbering > div.numbering-item > a.frame-postscriptum
83 COMMENTS div.col-md-4 > div.numbering > div.numbering-item > a.frame-postscriptum
Study Real Japanese at home div.clearfix > a.widget > div.widget-body > h3.widget-title
Explore eLearning div.clearfix > a.widget > div.widget-body > span.widget-cta
GaijinPot Blog div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
Opinion div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > h4.font-playfair
GaijinPot Blog div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
events div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > h4.font-playfair
Savvy Tokyo div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
Culture div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > h4.font-playfair
GaijinPot Blog div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
GaijinPot Travel div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
Lifestyle div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > h4.font-playfair
Savvy Tokyo div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
GaijinPot Blog div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
Travel div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > h4.font-playfair
GaijinPot Blog div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
tokyo div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > h4.font-playfair
Savvy Tokyo div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
GaijinPot Travel div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
GaijinPot Blog div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
GaijinPot Travel div.bordered > a > div.wrapper-sm > p.text-xsmall
©2026 GPlusMedia Inc. div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
Privacy div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
Terms of Service div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
Moderation Policy div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
広告掲載 div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
Advertise div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
総合案内 div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
About us div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
編集部 div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
Contact us div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li.mb-10 > a.text-gray
運営会社 div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li > a.text-gray
Company Profile div.container > ul.list-caret-sm > li > a.text-gray

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.s10r > div.frame > a > img.img-responsive div.s10r > div.frame > a > img.img-responsive
a > div.media > div.media-left > img.media-object a > div.media > div.media-left > img.media-object
div.mt-35 > a.widget > div.widget-body > img div.mt-35 > a.widget > div.widget-body > img
a > div.media > div.media-left > img.media-object a > div.media > div.media-left > img.media-object
div.s10r > div.frame > a > img.img-responsive div.s10r > div.frame > a > img.img-responsive
div.clearfix > a.widget > div.widget-body > img div.clearfix > a.widget > div.widget-body > img

Labels ensure that form controls are announced properly by assistive technologies, like screen readers. Learn more about form element labels.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
nav.sidenav-list > div.sidenav-list__item > span#js-scheme-toggle > input nav.sidenav-list > div.sidenav-list__item > span#js-scheme-toggle > input

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.frame > a.text-color div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.frame > a.text-color

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
5 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
9 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
0 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
3 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
9 COMMENTS div.row > div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > a.text-xsmall
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
35 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
0 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
9 Comments div.col-md-8 > div.visible-xs > div.text-strong > a.text-gray
READ div.col-md-4 > div.frame > p.text-small > a.text-primary
READ div.col-md-4 > div.frame > p.text-small > a.text-primary
READ div.col-md-4 > div.frame > p.text-small > a.text-primary

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html.js html.js

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●Input buttons have discernible text.
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
○ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
○`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
○Buttons have an accessible name
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
C
Heading Hierarchy
Action
104 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
104 headings, 1 skip(s)
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H4 Top Story
  • H2 Over 1,000 people urged to evacuate as wildfires rage in northeastern Japan
  • H4 Latest News skipped
  • H3 Over 1,000 people urged to evacuate as wildfires rage in northeastern Japan
  • H3 Ruling, opposition parties soften stance on tax break for food despite campaign pledges
  • H3 Sony AI robot is beating human pros at table tennis
  • H3 Police arrest South Korean for obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival
  • H3 More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway
  • H4 Japan Today Spotlight #64 | Can foreigners own land in Japan?
  • H4 National
  • H4 Japan eyes stricter age checks for social media users
  • H4 Crime
  • H4 24-year-old man indicted for attempted murder of grandfather
  • H4 Entertainment
  • H4 Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
  • H4 Politics
  • H4 Cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits Yasukuni Shrine
  • H4 Business
  • H4 McDonald's Japan starts to rehire ex-workers for flexible 'spot' work hours
  • H4 Tech
  • H4 AI-powered robots offer new hope to German factories
  • H4 Sports
  • H4 Man City top of Premier League as Haaland's winner relegates Burnley
  • H4 World
  • H4 More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway
  • H3 Find YourHome inJapan
  • H3 Celebrating Japan’s Creative Power
  • H4 Japan Today Spotlight #64 | Can foreigners own land in Japan?
  • H4 Top News
  • H2 Ruling, opposition parties soften stance on tax break for food despite campaign pledges
  • H2 Sony AI robot is beating human pros at table tennis
  • H2 Police arrest South Korean for obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival
  • H3 Buying a Home in Tokyo and Benefits of Mortgage Tax Deduction for PR and Working Visa Holders
  • H4 Latest News
  • H3 Over 1,000 people urged to evacuate as wildfires rage in northeastern Japan
  • H3 Ruling, opposition parties soften stance on tax break for food despite campaign pledges
  • H3 Sony AI robot is beating human pros at table tennis
  • H3 Police arrest South Korean for obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival
  • H3 More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway
  • H4 Japan Today Spotlight #64 | Can foreigners own land in Japan?
  • H4 National
  • H4 Japan eyes stricter age checks for social media users
  • H4 Crime
  • H4 24-year-old man indicted for attempted murder of grandfather
  • H4 Entertainment
  • H4 Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
  • H4 Politics
  • H4 Cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits Yasukuni Shrine
  • H4 Business
  • H4 McDonald's Japan starts to rehire ex-workers for flexible 'spot' work hours
  • H4 Tech
  • H4 AI-powered robots offer new hope to German factories
  • H4 Sports
  • H4 Man City top of Premier League as Haaland's winner relegates Burnley
  • H4 World
  • H4 More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway
  • H3 Find YourHome inJapan
  • H3 Japan’s 5.3 million Hitachi Nemophila flowers now in full bloom
  • H3 Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
  • H3 U.S. health officials stop publication of study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
  • H4 Picture of the day
  • H2 Azalea blossoms
  • H3 Celebrating Japan’s Creative Power
  • H3 Ranch dressing: An American staple that actually began life on ... a ranch
  • H3 Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
  • H3 New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures
  • H4 VoicesinJapan
  • H3 Have Your Say
  • H3 Quote of the Day
  • H3 Poll
  • H3 Buying a Home in Tokyo and Benefits of Mortgage Tax Deduction for PR and Working Visa Holders
  • H4 Recent Comments
  • H5 Underworld Today 08:06 am JST
  • H5 Bob Fosse Today 08:06 am JST
  • H5 nishikat Today 08:02 am JST
  • H4 HereandNow
  • H3 Opinions
  • H4 Mandelson scandal shatters Starmer's promise of stable government
  • H3 Kuchikomi
  • H4 Popular family restaurant Saizeriya holds the line on inflation
  • H4 Popular
  • H4 Condo plan in Fukuoka Prefecture scrapped amid opposition to foreign occupants
  • H4 Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine for spring rite
  • H4 Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade and fires on ships
  • H3 Study RealJapanese at home
  • H2 Articles, Offers & Useful Resources
  • H3 Japan Startup Visa (2026): How to Start a Business in Japan
  • H4 Opinion
  • H3 Overtourism in Japan: Can Tourists Help Fix It?
  • H4 events
  • H3 Tokyo Events For April 2026
  • H4 Culture
  • H3 Japan Will Pay You ¥20,000 to Use Dating Apps
  • H3 Hirosaki City Apple Park
  • H4 Lifestyle
  • H3 Hafu: “Foreign Passports This Way” and Other Everyday Moments in Japan
  • H3 New Rules for Language Students in Japan From 2026
  • H4 Travel
  • H3 Tomioka Silk Mill: An Easy Day Trip to Gunma
  • H4 tokyo
  • H3 Kichijoji: Tokyo’s Most Livable Neighborhood
  • H3 Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossoms
  • H3 2026 Top Jobs in Japan Week 16
  • H3 Takami Village

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

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The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

C
Form Accessibility
Action
3 of 5 controls have issues
REVIEW
3 of 5 controls have issues
Critical::
2 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="range">; <input type="submit" name="submit" id="poll-submit">
Warning::
1 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="search" name="keyword">
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
5 controls
2 labeled
1 placeholder only
2 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
poll_answer_idradionone
poll_answer_idradionone
keywordsearch(Search)placeholder only
inputrange(none)none
#poll-submitsubmit(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="range">; <input type="submit" name="submit" id="poll-submit">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="search" name="keyword">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

B
Favicon & Branding
6 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
6 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✓ SVG Favicon Present
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
B
Web Manifest
Valid manifest
REVIEW
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: JapanToday
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name JapanToday ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓
Name JapanToday Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 2 icon(s)
B
Dark Mode Support
Dark mode detected
REVIEW
Dark mode detected
Info::
color-scheme meta tag present
The site declares support for light and dark color schemes via <meta name='color-scheme'>.
Got: dark light
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #ffffff
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark Mode✓ Dark Mode Supported
color-scheme meta dark light ✓Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Japan Today ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✓
A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: https://static.japantoday.com/dist/print.77685767d18d85cf8f4d.css?v=1.5.2
Print Stylesheet ✓ Print Optimized
Print stylesheet https://static.japantoday.com/dist/print.77685767d18d85cf8f4d.css?v=1.5.2 ✓Inline @media print Not detected ✗
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Articles, Offers & U…19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Find19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Home in19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Japan19.43:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Celebrating Japan’…19.43:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Buying a Home in Tok…19.43:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 Find19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Home in19.43:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 Japan19.43:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 Celebrating Japan’…19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Buying a Home in Tok…19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Study19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Japanese19.43:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 at home19.43:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Japan Startup Visa (…19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Overtourism in Japan…19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Tokyo Events For Apr…19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Japan Will Pay You …19.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
h3 Hirosaki City Apple …19.43:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 Hafu: “Foreign Pas…19.43:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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