Thanks for the reply Josh. I have come up to hukusi-orosi.jp website. Their catalogue looks more within our budget and needs. Any chance you know of this website?🙏

Depending what you want, there are actually many manual wheelchairs sold on Amazon in Japan. If you aren’t looking for anything custom, I’ve heard of people having items delivered to their hotel.

A well known shop is called Abilities – https://www.abilities.jp/techno-aid/fukusiyougu/mobility – think they have an Osaka show room.

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I have had to park my wheelchair outside restaurants before and they even covered it with a cloth so it wouldn’t get dust on it! I found Japan to very safe and you should have no issues as long as it’s not in the way.

I joined this group for the same reasons. I’m going to Japan next year in October. Flying to Tokyo then a cruise stops at quite a few ports where we can get off for the day. I’ve been terrified as I have paid my deposit and travel insurance and since then have been worried how I’ll get around. I use a walker at home and I have a car that I…

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I have a companion card and the disability hanging one for my car. I’m in Tasmania, Australia. I’m guessing they are only for Australians but there is an email on the back of the companion card. http://www.companioncard.gov.au

Also a phone number 1800 009 501 during business hours. I’d love to know what they say!