I’m not an expert on Japan’s rules, but from what I’ve read, mobility scooters there seem to fall under the category of “assistive devices,” not motor vehicles. Most travelers mention that you don’t need a separate road insurance like we do in Europe, as long as the scooter stays within normal walking areas and isn’t used like a moped. The…

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Hey, I’ve got a buddy who’s flown Southwest a bunch with his Pride Quantum (similar Edge model)—first time can be nerve-wracking, but they’re super accommodating.

No disassembly needed for that chair; it folds down to fit the cargo hold fine (under their 500 lb/45×34″ limits). Since it’s got dry-cell AGM batteries (not lithium), you skip the new…

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