Seeking Info on Shower Chair and Toilet Safety Rails in Yokohama/Tokyo Area
Seeking Info on Shower Chair and Toilet Safety Rails in Yokohama/Tokyo Area
I wanted to reach out to the community to inquire about the availability of shower chairs and toilet safety rails in the Yokohama/Tokyo area. I am currently searching for this equipment for my upcoming trip and would greatly appreciate any information or recommendations you may have.
If you happen to know of any stores, suppliers, or rental services that offer shower chairs and temporary toilet safety rails, please do let me know. I am particularly interested in learning about the options for either renting or purchasing these items (probably the latter due to my 90-day stay). Any insights regarding pricing, availability, or just equipment suppliers information would be incredibly helpful.
My trip is getting ever closer, so I would be grateful for any prompt responses or suggestions you may have. Thank you in advance for your assistance and support.
-Justin
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Hi Justin. You may find hotels offer such things in rooms that cater for seniors/ handicapped. I have stayed at hotels like that in the US and Europe- am sure if you ask the hotels they can facilitate do no need to purchase/ rent.
Please post your findings here for all.
Shuli Akirav
Shuli,
Thanks for the quick response and I appreciate it.
I should elaborate a little, I have found an apartment I am going to rent for at least 90-days (maybe longer if I find work that provides a visa). The apartment is accessible (which was tough to find) and has minimal furniture provided (none of the equipment I mentioned). I could probably make due with a generic shower chair in the short term, but it isn’t ideal. That’s why I’m hoping to find a local supplier that may have options.-Justin
I understand. Perhaps the property owner can help.
Good.luck and enjoy your stay- sounds amazing.
Hi Justin:
I did find some hotels did offer me a shower seat and brought it to the room for me. I understand that you are renting an apartment so that may not be an option with them.
I am considering buying one I can disassemble and travel with for the future and in situations where that is not offered.
I have not decided on waht I might purchase (and I don’t know where you are located so not sure you could buy one of these and take it with you, luggage space allowing), but here are some I have seen:
https://www.hsn.com/products/drive-medical-folding-shower-chair/20441085
https://www.klinemedicalsupply.com/Folding-Mesh-Shower-Seat
Have you explored the option of buying something you can ship to your temporary address?
I considered bringing my own shower chair, but it’s just too much to haul with all my luggage (alas, my caregiver only has two arms) and the train trips to my apartment. Buying online may be an option, I’m concerned with shipping, but thanks for the tip I will be considering it if getting it local isn’t doable.
Hi,
I just looked at the Amazon link from Japan and it said it ships to Japan, so, it is a possibility.
Obviously, it may take a bit of time but you could possibly ask the property owner if you could send it a bit in advance.
It is June 15th now, and it looks like it may take a week (June 21-26th arrival).
If you can create a Japanese Amazon account, you can have it delivered pretty fast. (Amazon Japan lets you set the language to English and use American credit cards.)
Here is a shower chair on Amazon Japan: https://amzn.to/3X7xv5C
I’m looking for a different type of chair (commode-style), but I’ll definitely look into that (maybe I’ll find some good deals)! Thanks Josh!
-Justin
On Amazon.co.jp there are something like below
Mobile commode chairs
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Duro-%E2%80%93-Med-Wheeled-Shower-Indoor-Transport/dp/B000EX61KQ
Hand rails for toilet
or
Oh! Some good online choices, thank you for the info!
-Justin
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