Hi,

That is exciting!  Non-direct flights are hard.

For the vehicle question first, I would get in touch with IDO Support.  They speak English, have equipment rentals and at least one wheelchair accessible rental van.  It even has hand controls and can be delivered to the airport!  You can find their website (in English) here: … Read more

Hello Heleen,

Unfortunately, JR East and JR West are different companies so it can be a bit confusing as to which to go to!  You can book all your trips at the same time, but you cannot book JR East at a JR West ticket company or vice versa.

From what you list, I think you only need to book with JR West.

I believe you can use the JR Pass… Read more

Hi @TotinoHazuki!  Welcome!  Sure, if you add us as a friend we can send messages.

Since you are a nurse, can you tell @ZombieRaptor some good 下痢止め she can buy in a Japanese drug store?  Thanks!