I’m not sure about the belts, but they seem to not be a feature for taxis specifically and are just part of the design of that type of accessible vehicle in general in Japan… Here is another brand: https://www.daihatsu.co.jp/lineup/friend_tanto_s/04_interior.htm

Once inside, the winch belts lock and function as the front lock-down belts. … Read more

Hello,

Unfortunately, it is rather un-standardized here for foreign visitors.  If you are living in Japan, you get a special ID and when getting special discounts you must show the ID.

For visitors from other countries, they obviously do not have a Japanese disability (or like in your case, no ID at all).  So, it is often left to the… Read more

Great post – I love your art too. 🙂

Thank you for covering a place I have not yet been too!