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I spent a lot of time outside of Tokyo when I visited in May this year. Thinking of writing a book about my experiences. What do you think?
alliejay, Accessible Japan and Josh Grisdale6 Comments
That would be awesome! Have you published before?
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If you are interested in writing a blog to start, we’d love to share it on Accessible Japan!
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Josh Grisdale in
Japan 2 years ago2 years ago (edited)
Elevators at stations are in Japan are operational 99.9% of the time. But that is because they regularly test and maintain them. But during maintenance, there is always a way – these terrifying things!
You get strapped in, wheelchair and all, and it climbs up and down the steps with caterpillar tires.
But, better than “sorry, the elevator is…
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Yeah, I used this a couple of times in Shinjuku and Ebisu.
When stations are under construction or restructuring it could be the only way to reach the platform.
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Omg! I wish I could have used on one of these gadgets before I left Tokyo. I was so unlucky that I had problems with the elevators on the subways 2 times during my 6-day visit to Tokyo. They said there was no elevator at all in one of the stations and I had to use another line. On the other one, they said “we will help you to use the… Read more
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I was wondering what the current restrictions are for mobility scooters for guests travelling to Japan and required to take public transit (local trains, bullet trains, buses, etc.).
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Hi
You might want to check out this post:
https://www.tabifolk.com/groups/japan/forum/topic/disability-scooter/
Also. In contact with a recent scooter user who was just in Japan, she’ll hopefully jump into that conversation after she finishes her trip
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Looking to check out Shinjuku’s new Tokyo Kabukicho Tower? Here is some #accessibility information before you go:
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Tokyu Kabukicho Tower - Accessible Japan
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower stands as a prominent feature of the city's skyline. It incorporates modern accessibility and can be a fun place to visit or stay.
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