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Looking to travel to Japan and need accessibility information? Join our group discussion on accessible travel in Japan and discover the best tips and tricks.
The Japan group is a community of travelers who are passionate about exploring Japan and sharing their experiences with others. This group is dedicated to discussing all aspects of accessible travel in Japan, including accommodations, transportation, tourist attractions, and cultural experiences, as well as links to accessible travel companies and organizations.
Whether you have been here a million times or planning your first visit, the Japan group is a welcoming community that offers support and encouragement for travelers of all abilities. By sharing their experiences and knowledge, members of the group are helping to make travel in Japan more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
The batteries in my wheelchair just died and I need two new ones.
The batteries in my wheelchair just died and I need two new ones.
Posted by Ricky on May 7, 2024 at 7:14 amHi guys, I’m in Hiroshima and I’m in urgent need of somewhere to buy two new batteries for my wheelchair.any help would be greatly appreciated.
tabifolk replied 4 months, 3 weeks ago 4 Members · 8 Replies- 8 Replies
Can you please tell us the type and make of your wheelchair?
Hello Josh, thanks for getting back to me. It’s a magic mobility frontier v6 all terrain
Abilities is a company that deals with import wheelchairs and has a shop in Hiroshima. They are your best bet but likely don’t have English speaking staff, so best to get your hotel to call. Here is their info:
Thanks heaps Josh, I will contact them soon
@Josh: my permobil is dead and I need a repair company. Staying in Ginza. I called permobil tokyo and they cannot come by until Friday.
Any other repair shops you know of?
My flight is tomorrow but seems like I’ll need to stay longer.
Thanks.
Unfortunately I think they are the only authorized repair shop for Permobil… Instead of changing your flight and being stuck in your hotel room, maybe it is best to put it in manual mode and push it to a wheelchair taxi? Then you can have your local shop repair it.
Thank you so much for your reply Josh. Good news is Permobil tech support got back to us and we were able to recalibrate the chair with their direction.
Challenging at times but great country. Until next time Japan!
Great to hear! Also glad that you enjoyed the trip despite the challenges!
Safe travels home
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