[Accessible Japan]

While this news might look bad, it actually might be good for travelers with disabilities:

Shinkansen will require reservations for large suitcases, charge penalty fees for those without

Hopefully this will make it easier to transport portable hoists etc

[Joan]

Thanks for the info, Josh! I’m really considering to come for the Paralympics, so I’ll take it in mind. I miss my time there, so it won’t be long till you see me again : )

[Accessible Japan]

Great!  Looking forward to having you back.

On your previous visit, did you have a large suitcase?  How did you handle it on the shinkansen?

[Joan]

I had a large suitcase, but as I had my own apartment in Osaka, when I traveled within Japan I left it there. I only moved the suitcase from KIX airport to the apartment, so I never brought it to the Shinkansen. 

[Accessible Japan]

Gotcha.  

Well, if anyone else has experience with large suitcases on the Shinkansen, let us know!