Sorry for the late reply, but I think you already have some good information here. Agreeing with what others say, plan, plan, and then plan some more.

While there aren’t many public benches to rest, one thing you might also consider is plenty of refreshment breaks (coffee shops with seating, meals, etc). It’s a little more expensive, but…

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Yep! No additional tools necessary! It also has numbers etched so you know what order to put the cross pieces in.

I will be using it to travel (by AMTRAK) next month and will report back. I will still be curious how this does with checked luggage on a flight, but I’m sure I’ll find out…

Part time wheel chair user with weak legs here too! As Josh said, there are plenty of resources to look for accessible attractions and Japan is one of the more accessible places I have visited.

In the big cities, most hotels are on high rises with elevators and that might work well for you. We did find this a little trickier in smaller…

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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…

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