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Hi All–I’m an 85 year old guy with balance issues. I use a walker most of the time, and I’m surprised so few Japanese use them. I’ve been here for a week or so, and I’ve only spotted one walker user, albeit wheelchairs are common. Why is this transitional mobility aid neglected here? I’ve been looking for a list of train and subway stations… Read more
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Hi @danmcleod, Yes, walkers, mobility scooters etc are very neglected here. Disability rights groups are fighting to change this, but it seems to be a slow fight.
As for the elevators, Accessible Japan is a one-man volunteer service at the moment, and according to Wikipedia in Tokyo ”as of May 2014, the article Tokyo rail list lists 158 lines,… Read more
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