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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Planning trip to Japan! in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Hello!
Yes, you can get a help mark at the subway stations in Tokyo (Toei ones for sure, maybe Tokyo Metro too). But it is mostly for people with invisible disabilities, not those in wheelchairs (of course it is OK to get one though!). It is not an official certification / ID etc, and I think anyone can just ask for it on an honor system.
The…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Car rental agencie in the forum Japan 11 months ago
alliejay replied to the discussion Planning trip to Japan! in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Hi Mary:
Ambulatory wheelchair user here as well. My partner and I travelled to Japan in the spring. I don’t know if you have been there before, but I think you’re going to love it!
Overall, I found most places were pretty accessible but this community here will always answer any specific questions you might have. I did not request the…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Wheelchair taxi in the forum Japan 11 months ago
JapanTaxi’s are supposedly designed to be “for everyone” but they were based on a small manual wheelchair design. This means power wheelchairs may have difficulty fitting in. For example, I use an Invacare RX40 and the only way to get in is to take off my headrest and sit facing sideways. It takes up all 3 back row seats and the only spot…
AnhJon replied to the discussion Wheelchair taxi in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Unfortunately S.Ride is not available for me. I’m from California…
Too bad I can’t just registered using a valid email address…really limits international travelers.
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