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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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Just saw this video clip on FB where a mini pink ramp moves up/down and fwd to provide a level transition from the train to platform.
Anyone know if this is fake or real and if so, which station(s) has this?
https://www.facebook.com/FunStuffForWheelchairUsers/videos/1236946804722866/
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This automatic wheelchair ramp on a Japanese train platform is seriously impressive 😃 It seamlessly bridges the gap between the train and the platform,...
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I am just coming back from a travel on Tokyo and Osaka and I have never seen that system in the subway or local train, but anyway on the subway a lot of stations have a very short gap between the train and the platform and when it’s not you still can come back to the ticket counter and ask for a slope.
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