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Connect with travelers with disabilities and welcoming locals, offering tips on accessible hotels, wheelchair-friendly attractions, and transportation in Japan. From Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya Crossing and historic Asakusa to Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, and the hot springs of Hakone, whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this is the place to ask about accommodations, getting around, or inclusive activities – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find personal stories, travel tips, and recommendations for cultural, historical, and nature experiences. This group supports mobility aid users, along with travelers who have sensory sensitivities, low vision, and hearing loss, helping you enjoy a more accessible Japan adventure.
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Check out the new wheelchair spaces on the Tokaido Shinkansen! 6 spaces for wheelchairs!
One train with this set up starts today, increasing to 13 trains this year. Other lines will start later.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/57b23c55d6c1b56416364f430bb038598ed93594
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車いすスペース増設 東海道新幹線で運行開始(テレビ朝日系(ANN)) - Yahoo!ニュース
JR東海は車椅子用のスペースをこれまでより増やした東海道新幹線を20日から運行します。 20日から新たに運行する東海道新幹線には車椅子用のスペースが4席分増え、合わせて6席分設けられています。