Hi everyone! Some context, I've been battling leukemia for a few years and we're creeping up on a final treatment option that has a pretty crummy mortality rate. I've decided that it's very important to me to make a trip to Japan with my dad before we enter into this next treatment chapter.
I thankfully have the blessing of my hematologist (who's actually from Japan and has colleagues there that can help in case of emergencies!)
but I'm worried about the accessibility of everything and unsure of how to plan.
I use a cane when I'm able to walk short distances and a motorized wheelchair (it's pretty small, it can completely fit in a normal bathroom stall) when the bone pain is too much.
I'm especially nervous about public transport and bullet trains with the wheelchair. Or if we need to take a taxi, would it fit my wheelchair? What's the best transport from NRT?
Our wishlist of things to do right now is:
Tokyo DisneySea
Sanrio Puroland
Gundam Base Tokyo
Akihabara
Harajuku
Nakano Broadway
Hakone/Mt Fuji Day
Pokemon Cafe
teamLAB Planets
Ghibli Park (in Nagoya)
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
If you're aware of how accessible or not any of these things are or if you have any tips we would appreciate your help so much! We'd also love any recommendations for first timers- despite the crummy circumstances, this has been our dream vacation since I was a kid and we're incredibly excited about the opportunity!
by kuzome