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elliotg replied to the discussion Artificial leg and Japanese shoe removal custom in the forum Japan 7 years ago

Reply to Artificial leg and Japanese shoe removal custom

I thought I should let everyone know that I have now taken the suggestion I received here and rebooked with InsideJapan. This caused me bit of inconvenience (and expense) as I had to change my flight bookings to fit with the new tour. However, I am confident it will be worth it – the help I got from InsideJapan has been great. While I may… Read more

elliotg replied to the discussion Artificial leg and Japanese shoe removal custom in the forum Japan 7 years ago

7 years ago

Reply to Artificial leg and Japanese shoe removal custom

Thank you all for your very helpful repliers. I have sent the information to the operator I am booked with and will inform you when they respond!

elliotg started the discussion Artificial leg and Japanese shoe removal custom in the forum Japan 7 years ago

7 years ago

Artificial leg and Japanese shoe removal custom

I am planning to visit Japan but have come upon a problem. I have an artificial right leg. I cannot easily remove the shoe (this would require taking off the leg first) and anyway the foot on the artificial leg is designed to be used with a shoe on and would not be stable to walk on. I have now been told by the tour operator that if I… Read more