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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…
bexo started the discussion Wheelchairs in Tokyo in the forum Japan 7 weeks ago
My partner and I are planning a trip. We will both need to hire wheelchairs. She thinks Tokyo will be too busy for us to use wheelchairs but I think that Tokyo will be where we need wheelchairs the most.
What does the hive mind say?
Tony 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?
Carlos,
I was there in June using my power wheelchair and found the people in Japan to be very respectful of disabled people. Giving you first priority at venues.
I went to Disneyland Tokyo and I had a great time there. I went on some rides and the staff went above what they had to do to help me.
One thing to note is that some cafes and bars are…
Josh Grisdale 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?
Hi Carlos,
I’m not sure I can speak to the getting caregivers part, but will try to answer about safety.
I’ve lived in Tokyo for over 17 years now, and while I generally need to travel with someone even on shorter excursions, I have been on my own many times and never felt unsafe.
Drunk people are the same worldwide (though I cannot remember…
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