I lived in Kobe for three years for work and many many times people went out of their way to help me even though I’m independent in my chair for 30+ years. The only issue was finding an accessible apartment long term. Everything is soooo small and expensive they’re not laid out for wheelchairs. Of course I HAVE to use the chair as opposed to this guy being temporarily being stuck in one. Japan FAR exceeds China in accessibility that’s for sure. I lived there for a year and even tier one cities are not accessible. It was a nightmare. As a former US National Team wheelchair athlete I hope Japan prepares for the Paralympic Games because they have no idea what’s coming lol. I know the people of Japan will be super welcoming to them that’s for sure

@ltshinta

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I'd like to get in contact with you regarding long term accommodation in Japan for those with permanent disabilities. Tried to find you on FB to no luck. Any chance I can contact you? If so what's the best way? Instagram?

@chrisdooley6468

3 жыл бұрын

@@ltshinta csdooley1 at gmail is best

Could you make more videos about traveling to Japan with health concerns. This is great. Thank you!

Such a cool family. (I was happy to hear Utada's song "Hatsukoi" in the background in the later part of the video)

That was actually quite an amazing story that they got the escort and then someone called ahead for an assistant at the destination stop.

He’s such a handsome mixed boy :) wish the best for him & to get well soon 😊

From few years ago,I often saw foreign visitor who seat wheelseat.They seem enjoy so well in Tokyo.Recently some of station are added elevator system,but some old station don't have good elevator system. Wish have it until 2020 olimpic and paraolimpic held,comfortable system in Tokyo!!

I know someone who lives in Japan by herself and she has to use a wheelchair to get around ,but she seems to have a easy time commuting to school.

And all I can think of is how gorgeous these two mixed-kids are

@chech5774

5 жыл бұрын

camille caumont - you have a weird fetish. There are plenty of ugly mixed race people.

@HwoarangGamer

5 жыл бұрын

Are they gorgeous because they are mixed? Fuck off! You mean, then, that people who are not mixed up are ugly? Ridiculous! This progressive striving for racial mixing is as biased as what liberals say they fight.

Beautiful family

This outfit is so beautiful

今回も素敵な動画ありがとうございました✨ できれば日本語字幕をいつかつけてくださいると嬉しいですが、もっとバリアフリーになるように、いろんな人に知ってもらえるように私も頑張りたいと思いました💪😆✨ あといろんな国のバリアフリー事情知りたくなりました！

When you arrive at a station to get on train with wheel chair even without reservation, officers gather to set bridge plate and if you tell the station you want to get off, the officers of destined station wait for you with bridge plate at exact place you arrive at.

Japan is wayyyyyy more handicap friendly than America is. From ramps, elevators, customer service, transportation and restrooms.

@jamcalx

5 жыл бұрын

Depending on where you live. I'm from Ohio, and it's hard to find a place that is Handicap inaccessible or disabled unfriendly. Really hard.

@meestaShin

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamcalx Have you been to Japan?

@meestaShin

5 жыл бұрын

Trust me, Japan caters way more to disabled than USA. There are even yellow lines on sidewalks with bumps on them to guide blind people everywhere. Also, would you wanna be handicapped in USA when using a public toilet? If you haven't been to Japan, google japanese handicap toilets.

@jamcalx

5 жыл бұрын

@@meestaShin no haven't yet.

@jamcalx

5 жыл бұрын

@@meestaShin you would be surprised the types of accommodations you can find here. I work as a care provider for the disabled here in the US, and people here constantly working on was to improve the independence and accessibility of facilities for citizens with disabilities, both mental and physical. Though the yellow guidelines may not be feasible here yet, they are a wonderfully creative idea that can be adapted to someway here hopefully soon. I also have a blind and mentally disabled brother, so I'm always trying keeping up with new trends in the public accessibility.

Just what i was wondering about thank you so much if i make it to Japan i will make a vlog. In Germany you have to book train tickets 2 weeks before so no spontaneous travelling.

Love the representation of people with disabilities! Good stuff! I've been wanting to visit Japan and had questions since I also use a wheelchair :-)

That was interesting. I'd like to see interviews with people who work for companies or organizations that have to provide access. For example, maybe there's an organization of railroads in Japan and they have a policy about this kind of thing. I'd be curious to see what owners of ramen shops have to say about access also.

another amazing japanese service!

All the tour videos I watch I never see disabled individuals I was wondering if it was accessable ...it's good to know as I thought I couldn't travel to Japan.

cool family hope they are doing well in late 2019.

OMG ! He's so beautiful 😍 ~ Like seriously BEAUTIFUL ! Especially when he's smoking , he looks so kind And sweet ... His family do a great job 💪 ! They all are wow 😍

Same help on transport in London uk

The video is great as always and your legs are beautiful, Cathy.

I have mobility issues for a knee surgery I had. I wonder if ALL train stations have elevators or escalators? I have trouble going down steps.

日本語訳が必要なトピックだと思うんだけど...

This is really really useful! I've decided on whereabouts I'll be going in Japan, and knowing this is in place is valuable. I just need to research how Japan reacts to Deaf people and how helpful they are. I'm like a real life Ebisu lol

I hope the guy in the wheelchair’s knee is okay.

such a good looking family omg

@HwoarangGamer

5 жыл бұрын

Why?

Hi, Cathy Cat! 💙

I soon will be traveling to Japan but scared at the same time I'm disabled with MS i can't walk far/long distance I use wheelchair as well but my other concern is going to the restroom,because with MS also effects me having overactive bladder my mind is like will they have any public restroom? Etc. 😢

The son is cute.

I know this has nothing to do with this video but I can't help myself. How bout those Redsox! That is all carry on, thank you

What is the name of the store? Frickart?

@TheKeikomeow1

Жыл бұрын

I am looking for this too. Does anyone know??

In France, the government and the local authorities do their best to facilitate access, for handicapped persons, on wheelchairs. That is why buses, trains and tramways have a special electric ramps for that use. Private and government buildings have the obligation to make it easy for a personne using a wheelchair to enter the offices and the buildings. Thanks Cathy Cat, you are always up to our expectations. vous êtes toujours à la hauteur de nos attentes. あなたはいつも私たちの期待に応えています。

@chrisdooley6468

5 жыл бұрын

France has definitely gotten better. Of course old historical buildings can’t really be internally altered but since I lived in Marseille in the nineties they’ve really made an effort to get better. A lot of downtown Paris is still tough as many shops are not accessible but my trip two years ago was considerably better. Moussa vous habitez où en France? Presentment j’habite au Québec🙂

@moussasuwwan8623

5 жыл бұрын

@ Chris Dooley, Le bonjour à nos amis et amies les québécois/es, de Paris....

If you are Japanese, why don't you tell us something about Japanese wheelchair users? Can you see them in the streets? Are they active professionally? If not, why?

Oh, wow Cathy actually made a video that doesn't involve about white foreigners? I'm shocked! How about you make more videos about Japan's take on countries other than the west (US/Europe), countries that aren't predominantly white? Your last video was about India and that was 3 years ago! It's one of your popular videos for a reason since it's a better variety/diversity. Do a follow up on India or other countries where the race isnt mainly white...

Time to get them an ear cleaning. :D

Japanese in general never use mobility scooters. they're expensive, bulky, heavy and in the US they're used by lazy and obese patients. Japanese have a bit more dignity so they use walking canes.