I see, for that amount of time you may be stuck with hotel room(s). You can try to find a share house (essentially apartment rooms with some shared amenities like a kitchen), but usually the minimum stay is much longer.

Also, how long do you plan to stay?

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Unfortunately accessible Airbnbs are pretty much non-existent here in Japan. All single properties (houses) have steps. So, apartments are likely the only option, but they will still often have a step at the genkan…

If you are looking for a place with a kitchen, the hotel chain Mimaru has fully furnished apartment-style rooms. Here is an…

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Hello Gimom!

I don’t know how much help I can give in choosing the right chair for you, your healthcare representative may be able to give you the best advice, but I can provide some information that may assist you.

(1 & 3) It may be best to avoid the Mobility Scooter or Handle-type Wheelchairs. These scooters can be harder to maneuver in tight…

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Hello Julia,
If you’re getting around by trains, I’d just stick to using a motorized wheelchair because it is so easy to use the trains (the train rides are so smooth, I used them nearly every day of my trips). I recently stayed in Yokohama for a 90-day stay, I brought my motorized wheelchair and as Josh said it was nice to have it for hilly…

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