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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Wheelchairs in Tokyo in the forum Japan 7 weeks ago
I’d say you are both right!
You will be surprised at the amount of walking you need to do – sometimes the accessible route is the longer route! For example, a lot of the elevators in stations were added after the station was built, so they have been added where they can be added, not where they should be for convenience. So you may need to go…
Carlos replied to the discussion Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair? in the forum Japan 7 weeks ago
Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair?
Did you travel by yourself or with others?
As for Tokyo Disney, I live in Anaheim, CA (Disneyland’s home) and have gone to Disneyland by myself a lot. So, as long as I prepare myself, I’m open to going to Tokyo Disney by myself.
Carlos replied to the discussion Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair? in the forum Japan 7 weeks ago
Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair?
Thank you for your blunt and honest reply. I am not fond of ‘sugarcoating’ anything.
From what you said, my living in a major world city by myself will come in handy. While I generally don’t get bothered by the homeless here, those with mental disorders do get me a little scared. Thankfully, my power chair goes faster than they can walk, so I…
Nicola replied to the discussion Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair? in the forum Japan 7 weeks ago
Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair?
I should say I meant the few drunk people I saw weren’t intimidating at all
Nicola replied to the discussion Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair? in the forum Japan 7 weeks ago
Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair?
I can honestly say Japan cities are probably the safest I’ve ever felt. I certainly think if you’re from LA and you’re used to being out and about independently you’d be ok. I found Japanese people to be very respectful generally and with the exception of the after work drinks culture (drunk men in suits!) I didn’t come across the same…
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