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I am here in Japan as we speak and I’m using a WHILL mobility scooter and travelled from Ginza to Shibuya on the Ginza line today. Both train staions are accessible which is great but when I lined up at the disabilty spot to board the train the step up from the platform was too tall for me to drive on. I had to disengage my brakes and my family…
Josh Grisdale3 Comments-
Hello,
Before you go to the tracks, when you go through the ticket gate, you can ask staff for a ramp (but called a slope here) to get on and off the train.
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Hi, so I’m here in Japan as we speak. I’m using a WHILL mobility scooter. I’ve used the Shinkansen twice to Osaka and I have been advised to book an “Multi Purpose Room” on the train to store the scooter for the journey. This is okay if you have people travelling with you, I am lucky to have my family with me. The staff were extremely…
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ana.e started the discussion I want to move to Japan! How does one get custodial care in Japan? in the forum Japan 5 weeks ago
I want to move to Japan! How does one get custodial care in Japan?
Hello everyone I’m new here!
The lovely people from the YouTube channel “Life Where I’m From”, recommended this community.
My spouse and I have been dreaming about moving to Japan. But since I have a chronic illness that has created physical disabilities for me, we didn’t think it was possible.
Until I found a wonderful YouTube video created…
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Lady Jo replied to the discussion WHILL Mobility scooter/wheelchair hire in the forum Japan 6 weeks ago
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That’s wonderful Eileen, I’m so happy for you and thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful holiday! Out of interest, and only if you have time to reply with all the fun you’re having, how much did they charge you? (Though I’d pay any price for that freedom!)
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123eileens replied to the discussion WHILL Mobility scooter/wheelchair hire in the forum Japan 6 weeks ago
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So, I’m here in Japan at the moment and my WHILL scooter was here waiting for me. They sent a brand new one straight out of the box and I love it. So glad I didn’t get the wheelchair now. I use a scooter at home and it’s what I’m used to. Have a great trip, you’ll love it here, it’s an amazing place
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