MemberErnesto Jun
MemberIm not sure if Im doing this right or not! we will see! My daughter will be brining a foldable scooter. she just got diagnosed with ALS and falls easy so we thought a folding scooter is best for her. how hard is it to get around? Im excited we are going to Japan in November, but nervous at the same time.
Thanks for having this group! I hope…
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Which scooter did you get? We have the Atto and we are about to leave for Japan in 3 weeks from today! This forum has been extremely helpful and we are determined to figure out the best and most respectful way to navigate Japan via our foldable 🙂
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it is a Transformer 2 foldable scooter.
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Reply to Does anyone going to Japan have an Atto mobility scooter?
One of our clients had an experience in japan with Atto Scooter:
https://www.amazon.com/Scooter-Folding-Full-Size-Mobility-movinglife/dp/B01MQVDPTX
They had to fold it and walk at one JR station, had a bit of a discussion with station staff to go inside the station in another JR station. But other than that, they have no issues. The…Reply to Car rental or public transportation?
Hello.
First, I’ll write some unfortunate news.
There are no rental cars in Japan that can accommodate eight people including a wheelchair. I don’t know your brother’s physical condition, so I can’t say for sure… but there is one car model that can accommodate eight people including a wheelchair if you transfer from the wheelchair to the car…
Reply to Is the SmartDrive acceptable at Japanese airports?
Hello.
When you say “smart drive”, do you mean a drive unit that can be added later?
I think it depends on the airline’s rules, not IATA’s.
I think the biggest problem is the battery specifications. I recommend checking with the airline.
Regards.
Tak
Dear Victoria
Hello!
What type of store are you thinking of going to?
I can give you various advice depending on that.
I work in the nursing care industry in Osaka, and also run a taxi company and a travel guide.
I hope I can be of help to you.
Regards.
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