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schroth-sensei replied to the discussion Planning trip to Japan! in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Mary,
I don’t know much about “help mark,” from what I can find it may be possible to get as a foreigner. I found this with some specific locations on where to obtain one: https://www.fukushi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/helpmarkforcompany//multilingual/en.html
Nevertheless, I haven’t tried to get one so I can’t say for certain. I’m not sure he needs/has…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion hotel in Takayama ? APR2024 in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Here are some more:
- Gift Takayama (Universal Twin Room) – https://gift-takayama.com/room/
- FAV Hotel 飛騨高山 EAST (Universal Room with HERALBONY) – https://fav-hotels.com/hotels/hida-takayama-east/#rooms
- Kuretakeso (Universal Twin) – https://kuretake–inn-com.translate.goog/hotel/takayama-station/gallery/2?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja
- Hotel…
Spider HartJosh Grisdale replied to the discussion Car rental agencie in the forum Japan 11 months ago
I found this place in Osaka area. They have hand controls, but the cars look a bit small for anything more than a folding wheelchair…
https://task-rentacar.com/01service/tabirenta.html
They have “For English” page. It isn’t finished yet but just by having it it indicates they are at least open to renting to foreigners.
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Boarding bus in Kyoto in the forum Japan 11 months ago
So, in general, everyone lines up and gets on at the front. However, I strongly suggest that even if there is a line, you go near to the front instead of lining up.
This way you can wave to the bus driver to let them know you want to get on because they generally need to put wheelchair users on first. And they sometimes need to reposition the…
AnhJon started the discussion Boarding bus in Kyoto in the forum Japan 11 months ago
What is the etiquette or rule for boarding a bus in Kyoto? Wait in line? Or wait near the front so the driver board the wheelchair first?
I’m currently in Kyoto and want to visit many of the temples and touristy spots. I’ve read the articles on Accessible Japan and it recommended taking the bus at Kyoto Station to avoid the crowd mid transfer.
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