The Access Dispatch: Golden Week & Haneda Guide
Plus: Do you need to rent a wheelchair whilst in Japan? Here's how you can!
Hey all, how is everyone? We’re squeezing in our April edition of The Access Dispatch right at the very last minute! Phew… just in time.
This month, we’re sharing our brand new Haneda Airport guide, or should we say, hub piece, with everything you need to know when passing through.
Haneda Airport: Your Accessible Gateway to Tokyo
Everything you need to know about getting through Haneda and into the city, as a wheelchair user or traveller with a disability.
We’re currently in Golden Week here in Japan, a time synonymous with domestic travel due to multiple public holidays occurring within a short period. Check out our guide to Golden Week and important tips for wheelchair users when planning travel during this time.
Golden Week Japan: What Wheelchair Users Need to Know Right Now
Did you know, we often receive messages from folks wanting to know how to go about renting a wheelchair while in Japan. So, we thought it might be prudent to point you guys in the direction of the following article on our site:
How to Rent a Wheelchair in Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide (Plus Other Mobility Equipment Rentals)
FUN FACT: 🍉 In Japan, some farmers grow square watermelons! They place the melons into square glass boxes while they’re still growing, so they take on the shape of the mold. They were originally invented in the 1970s by a farmer who wanted them to stack more easily in refrigerators. They’re now also grown in heart shapes, pyramids, and even face shapes!
The funny twist? They’re usually too expensive to eat, sometimes selling for over US$100 each, so most of them end up as decorative display pieces or luxury gifts rather than actual food.
Need help with that planning? See our Travel Agents & Custom Tour Planners page.
Finally, don’t forget, if you’re looking for a hotel in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, or beyond, check out our dedicated hotels page for inspiration and to find somewhere accessible to rest your head while in Japan!