Memberduxinco
MemberOkay, so via the Japan Forum I shared problems, plural, we had with JR (specifically East but also Central, in Takayama-shi, Gifu-ken) refusing to give my son IN A WHEELCHAIR a wheelchair seat on the shinkansen. I was told: he’s not really in a wheelchair because he’s a (12 year-old) child (? didn’t realize disabilities only affect adults… Read more
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That is what this group is for! Vent! (And then have chocolate)
Sorry it was an awful experience, thank you for sharing it with us. -
Thank you so much for sharing this! It is hearbreaking to hear and makes me worry for the coming parlympics.
As you mentioned, JR East is much worse than the others, but there shouldn’t be difference and certainly not for those who are GUESTS!
I understand that those with stroller type wheelchairs (and they ARE wheelchairs!) from Japan… Read more
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