Travelling to Japan - Part 1
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Hi everybody and welcome back to my channel!
This video is the start of other videos that will come about my journey in Japan and of course about the accessibility for wheelchair.
Let me know what you think about in the comments below!
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Thank you for interesting video
Thank you too
Have a good trip!
Thank you!
わお！！Welcome to Japan❤
thank you! Arigato!
Thanks for all tips. I'm flying to Narita with scoot via Singapore and found out that they're taking the wheelchairs on the belt just like all other bags... Eeek! Fingers crossed they're not going to lose or damage my wheelchair!
Which company you fly with? They are taking the wheelchairs on the belt? For me was normal as I am used at other companies, they put the wheelchair with the other luggages indeed but my wheelchair goes last because I transfer from my wheelchair in front of the airplane. Something new that I experienced with this company was that I received a plastic bag to put the wheelchair in. I did not have any problem with my wheelchair. I hope you won't have either. In my case they also asked if I want to have my wheelchair direct in Tokyo but I choose to have my wheelchair in Hong Kong where we stopped.
@@SandraHwheelchair Exactly, I was always transferring in front of the airplane doors with many airlines. This is the 1st time I've booked with Scoot Airline and found this in their T&C:
"For safety reasons you will not be allowed to use your own wheelchair within the departure and arrival immigration areas. You will need to check in your wheelchair as checked baggage upon departure; your wheelchair will not count towards your baggage allowance" This is a very stressful situation. I still hope it won't be done this way.
Well when I travelled back, when I did the check in at Narita they run after me to tell me that they need to take my wheelchair and put it in the baggage as you tell. But I told them that is not possible because I always stay in my wheelchair until the doors of the plane and in the end they accepted. But I do not know if my fly company has those rules. But I think that depends also on the airport self.
@@SandraHwheelchair So we need to resist when they want our wheelchairs treat like a luggage - risking of loosing it or damaging.
@@Wheelchairtravels well if they didn't ask for my wheelchair when I left from Amsterdam airport I won't accept it that. So if they do not ask for your wheelchair from where you will depart I would resist them. I think that you are also more independent in your own wheelchair than the wheelchair they have at the airports right? Like for example with accessing the toilet, rolling etc
Long flight there, nice menu though. Do you get cramping and spasms from having to sit so long in an airplane seat? If I sit long without somehow stretching i cramp up, is uncomfortable. About the room, yes carpet is definitely different. (I tell people it's like trying going through mud. But, most won't understand.) I'm presuming that the room you requested was primarily designed for those who use wheelchairs by the looks of the bathroom. Curious that there wasn't some sort of tub transfer bench available though. Otherwise, well designed with the exception of the plumbing underneath the sink.
Long flight but worth it! Yes, my spasticity is even higher when I stay still for a long time. So I tried to move as much possible as I could, on any side I could but still not comfortable. I would rather travel so many hours by car than with the airplane. Yes, your description is really good about rolling on a carpet, like mud. I will use it. The room is for wheelchhair users but apparently they have there other standards there. Is standard to have a bath tube in Japan that is normally even deeper than a standard bathtube. And no, no available bench or so for the bathtube.
@@SandraHwheelchair Yes, I suppose is true about flying versus driving. At least with a car you can get out when you want. Stuck sitting in an airplane seat not exactly designed for comfort is, well like you said, uncomfortable no matter what. So, they didn't/don't offer tub transfer options. Perhaps, has something to do with keeping costs down or proper sanitizing them after usage or who knows. I've never considered depth of tubs. Personally, unable to use them/get out, only showers with ease to enter/exit. Good video, informative. I like these kinds of vids showing accessibility related interests. Have a blessed day...
Yes, in a car you can move a bit more than in an airplane even with a disability and can stop for a bit. Apparently is in their culture about the depth of tubs. More videos about Japan will come but I need more time to edit. Have a blessed day.
@@SandraHwheelchair 🙂🙏
Q: Did you have/had USB sockets in your room? Wondering if I should get a wall plug converter or usb cable will be enough.
We had one in the room, otherwise you can always rent from the hotel, at least at our hotel they had this option to rent for free things.
What if u need to poo while on the plane ?
Well I take care I do that before going on the plane
And I also take care a bit what I eat before going on the plane to avoid those kind of situations