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  • Reply to Norovirus in Japan?

    Of course! We’re all here to support each other!

    I use a power wheelchair too 👍

    As you get ready for your trip, and while you are here, never hesitate to ask the community if you have a question. Also, if you have advice or information to share, please share that with the group too!

  • Reply to Norovirus in Japan?

    Thanks so much for your kind reply and for checking the news, that really reassures me! I’ve been a bit nervous, so hearing this helps a lot. I’m definitely already excited about the trip and really looking forward to Japan! I just hope everything will be manageable with the wheelchair, but I’m staying optimistic.

    Thanks again for taking the…

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  • Reply to Norovirus in Japan?

    Hey there, love your username!

    I live in Japan and after reading your message, you made me check the news. There are some cases for sure, but nothing that is making the daily evening news. So, I feel if you look you’ll find it, but nothing making the morning/evening news like serious outbreak would. I did some searches and the only thing I could…

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  • Norovirus in Japan?

    Hello, I’ve been seeing more and more reports on social media saying that norovirus is currently spreading rapidly in Japan. Is that true? I’m flying to Japan in two weeks and, due to my medical condition, I’m now feeling worried and a bit scared about the trip.
    Thank you for any answers or help.

  • Can anyone recommend a guide who can help me navigate the subway stations in Tokyo? Had some difficulty making it to my hotel(nothin crazy) but want to make sure I’m not so worried about getting lost.

    thanks!

    -Will

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    • I’m trusting google maps, seems the only way to go

      • Do you use a wheelchair?

        If so, you can ask station staff to guide you to the exit nearest where you want to go (ie when getting off the train, tell them where you want to go to and they should guide you to the nearest exit).

        Also, each subway station should have a map of the station layout on the website. Not likely that useful when on the go,…

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