schroth-sensei
MemberIs the SmartDrive acceptable at Japanese airports?
I think @joanp uses one and has been to Japan twice – maybe he can comment too.
ek8095Japan as a power wheelchair user
It will likely work, but take a bit longer to charge than usual. If both are yours, I suggest bringing the first one you sent.
ek8095Nursing Support with Bowel Care in Japan
Hi Melissa, we are a DMC in Japan and have experience providing accessible tours. We can send you a certified medical caregiver/nurse to help out. Could you send me an email to [email protected] with more information as to what is exactly required from the nurse? Thank you, this is our website https://www.tokudaw.com/accessible-private-tours
Japan wheelchair taxi on Go app?
Yes, as @wilgo said, it is possible… and the skills may be not fully up to par with some drivers. You could also be sure to check the height of your wheelchair/yourself as, for example, I need to remove my headrest to fit in the door and I need to face sideways which means only one other passenger can ride with me.
This video might be good…
Instructions for Ramp Crew/Baggage Handlers for Power Wheelchair
Hi,
I live in Japan and just went back to Canada for a bit. I went through Narita and had no problems.
As @han mentioned, they likely don’t have time to read instructions but you can tell them when you pass your chair over.
For example, I showed them the switches for manual/breaks, how to disengage the battery (I did it for them) and where not…
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