Reply To: Mobility scooters or wheelchairs
There are no limiting issues for wheelchairs, but scooters can be a bit limited on certain trains/stations due to the turning radius. You can see some of the rules here: https://www.accessible-japan.com/mobility-scooters-japan/
As for leaving it outside a shop, while you can ask them about a good place to leave it, it wouldn’t really be the shop owner’s responsibility as it a public space. I think it would be ok for a short stop in the store, but would be a bit more cautious if it was going for a meal etc. While Japan is very safe, be sure to take bags/valuables with you.
