Actually, regarding the "getting on a train"-part: you can ask a station attendant to get you onto the train and they will ask your what station you will get off at. They will then call ahead to whatever station you leave at, give the staff there the number of the train car you are in and when you arrive that that station, there'll be a staff member with one of those "boards" they throw onto the exit door of the train so wheelchair users can safely ride down.
I made it hehe. As a person who is wheelchair bound, I appreciate how you filmed and did this video. You actually went and got a wheelchair and filmed from wheelchair height (real wheelchair POV), so you were able to experience the accessible vs wheelchair friendly difference. Things can be accessible but still difficult to traverse like slanted streets or slopes to gain access to a building. The slanted streets are a thing everywhere, it is rough, but necessary for water drainage. I think your wheels had no grip as it is more of a short term one you borrow, but it can differ. Many users use gloves to make wheeling easier. The gaps probably would not pose much of an issue if you are experienced or if the wheelchair is fitted for you (because of balance and stuff). The piss stank toilet is also part of the experience. At least for me the overlap of disabled and public toilets makes it so that it is always is dirty and stinky. Many public elevators also serve as public toilets. I myself am going to Tokyo soon so this was amazing to see. I hope your shoulders are not sore now
I also use a wheelchair (but ambulatory/can stand and walk small amounts) and this + Tokidoki traveler's video both gave me the understanding it's not too bad in Tokyo at least. Honestly the train gaps where I live are pretty horrifying and we don't have ramp services that are easy to ask for. Slanted roads will forever be my enemy lol. Central Helsinki is hell lmao with the big chunky cobblestone and huge curbs and gaps big enough my front wheels could get stuck. The slipping looked like an issue with the chair for sure. Mine wouldn't do that, but then again mine is also accepted for in chair transport in cars and stuff so it needs to be more sturdy. I can also do a 360 in my own footprint in mine, which makes small areas much easier
Highly recommend checking out Tokidoki Traveller's most recent video on accessibility in Japan, her video goes a bit more in-depth on the subject and her experiences on getting around in Japan by wheelchair. She shares a lot tips in the vid you may find useful when you visit
The fact you 100% dedicated yourself to the "challenge" and didn't (on camera) just get up even once is honestly the most impressive. Even the lying down and getting up in the Park looked liked you'd expect it to.
I actually appreciate this. As a disabled person who does use a wheelchair, its insightful for when I want to visit Japan, especially as a foreigner by myself! If people think this is offensive, it's not!
Highly recommend checking out Tokidoki Traveller's most recent video on accessibility in Japan, her video goes a bit more in-depth on the subject and her experiences on getting around in Japan by wheelchair. She shares a lot tips in the vid you may find useful when you visit :)
Recently, Emma aka Tokidoki Traveller had done a video on it and she also said: being pushed is often not a great experience either. Especially if it's someone who is inexperienced.
as a physically disabled person who doesn’t use a wheelchair i’ve thought about this so many times and it was nice to see that Tokyo is pretty disability friendly!
I'm planning to visit Japan sometime soon, and accessibility has always concerned me (I'm disabled and need aids to walk). I really appreciate you taking the time to cover the situation for us.
Based from an architecture standpoint, most of the ramps in the video were designed with a slope (1 : 12 ratio) that requires the wheelchair to be pushed by another person. So that's why I think Mudan was struggling with the grip of the wheels when going up the ramp alone.
i have a walking disability and traveled japan last year for a month. the elevators can be a nightmare, specialy at trainsation. most entrys/exits of the station have ony one elevator, to find THAT one in maybe 24 or more exits can be challenging. if you are able to take the stairs, quite often they dont do have handrails :(
As a wheelchair user it's so validating when people are willing to put themselves in situations to experience things the way another demographic does! Thank you 💕
I mean they are Domesticated pigeons rewilded and invasive. You're just uh re-domesticating them lol~ You can do the same with domestic ducks in the park they're not supposed to be there so they're FREE!~ (just make sure you know you birds & local laws blah blah)
Thank you for filming from a wheelchair user's perspective. As a wheelchair user myself it helps a lot. I knew as soon as you mentioned the arm rests you'd talk about the heat. The tilting streets and side slanting ramps also hit close to home, as well as randomly needing to reverse over gaps and up kerbs. It's nice to see little shrines around. All the stairs to the big ones concerned me. I've never seen these little ones before.
Ngl, the go pro perspective from the wheelchair goes hard!!👌 This was a really good and insightful video idea!! Props to Mudan for spending an entire day in a wheelchair for this 🫡
Thank you for making this video. I saw that comment and have been hoping to see it. I'm in a wheelchair some days and plan to visit soon, so this was nice to see
Maybe unintentional side effect of the face-cam on the wheelchair, this upwards angle really emphasizes the height of the skyscrapers that tends to get forgotten from a normal shooting angle.
Thank you so much for doing this. I’ve been to Japan many years ago but have a wheelchair bound adult son now and I’ve always wondered what it would be like with him. Several ppl just do big attractions in vids but you showed much more useful views like the slanted sidewalks
I'm glad you actually did an accessibility video in Japan which there isn't much of. I know two people in wheelchairs and everything they do has to be planned locally let alone abroad.
I will say this is one aspect that the US does exceedingly well which often goes unrecognized. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance means everything needs to be handicap and wheelchair accessible including airlines, public transit, etc. My brother was in a wheelchair and on crutches for a number of years and it wasn't even a thing we had to think about. It was just taken for granted that anywhere we would go would accommodate in some way. Accessibility is so important that there are people who make a living simply going around looking for ADA compliance infractions and suing.
It is always possible with a condition that has flairs one day you need help and next day not. It is like living with a roulette body when having auto immune & hyper arthritis .
My daughter used a wheelchair for 6 weeks each time she had surgery on her legs and you r so right about the tires/wheels. The ones on short term use wheelchairs are not very good. Also, I think part of the problem you had with your chair is that it was likely made for a shorter person which changes how effective it was for you. Great video ❤
Liked how Mudan explored different places like not just going to office building or to eat but a park. We also love green spaces but parks can be intimidating unless you have special type of chair. Though some parks now have powered terrain wheelchairs.
When I first saw that you're going to ride a train, I was kind of hoping that you would contact the staff, explained about making videos and not actually disabled before getting assistance from them. But seeing you didn't get any help (or not available at that train line), I went "Well, that works too. LOL"
re: 8:50 Basically that's a giant cuckoo clock - and yes it was designed by Miyazaki himself! it does a little show a few times a day, and it's actually pretty magical to see at nighttime.
Very good video idea and execution! I feel like other people would have used the struggles for jokes and exaggerated stuff, but you handled it very respectfully. I hope this helps some People.
I've seen a couple other videos like this for accessibility around Tokyo... but, really, any other major city is just as horrible. Mobility-challenged individuals have it ROUGH. Thanks, fella~! What sorts of wacky things will Mudan get up to tomorrow?
I mean that's actually pretty normal for a lot of wheelchair users. There's lots of conditions where you can still stand and walk but not for very long and need a wheelchair or conditions (MS, POTS, EDS, etc.) where there are periods of time during a "flare up" that you need one. It's not actually the miracle people make it out to be lol.
6:10 this shot is hilarious, maybe I shouldn't be laughing but it's too damn funny! Can't believe something on the Internet made me actually laugh out loud. Thank you, wheelchair Mudan and props to all the legit wheelchair users.
I also use a wheelchair, and really appreciate you making this video! I like that you addressed the visual perspective from the wheelchair as well as the accessibility. Those types of hospital or transportation chairs do make things much more difficult to push yourself and get around independently in general. They are not really designed to do a lot of moving around by yourself at least ergonomically without assistance. I'm impressed! Hopefully you weren't too sore! I look forward to your videos every day, thanks for doing this!
This is great! I'm not a full time wheelchair user but I walk with a stick & use one if I know there's going to be a lot of walking involved. I'm coming to Tokyo in Sept & will be using one at least some of the time so this was really useful ❤
I traveled in tokyo using a walking stick last year and found that the locals were incredibly kind and respectful, even on the most crowded trains. I thought I'd get shit for being relapsing relatively young and healthy- looking but that really wasn't the case. It is a bitch finding the elevators though
@sallyprovan1419 That's great to hear. Thanks for letting me know ❤️😊 And elevators seem to hide from me in every country, so I'm used to that 😆😭 I'm so excited about my visit, but I'd be lying if a part of me isn't terrified too, so it's great to get reassurance like this 😊
8:51 I was doing a studio ghibli stamp rally and ended up there. It's a clock designed by miyazaki and at specific hours there's a special show when the hour chimes.
It would probably feel really awkward if you're not actually disabled but I think it would be justified for the journalism (or whatever you want to call it).
Now i really want you to do the blind challenge cause that is one of my biggest fear. Losing your sense of sight for even a minute or two is horrific for me.
you definitely added extra challenge to yourself with a hospital/indoor style wheelchair. usually for people that mainly use wheelchairs, it is custom fit to their body measurements. and you can get more camber (tilted angling) of the main tires to help with turning radius/ease. as well as better wheel treads.
This was an interesting one. I definitely would NOT do the blind idea as it would be dangerous and also be more obvious you were doing it for content (blindfold and all).
Honestly this is really useful. I use a rollator (though not a wheelchair) and having a really detailed view of using a mobility device in tokyo to do normal stuff is really helpful.
In case you ever visit, I highly recommend checking out Tokidoki Traveller's most recent video on accessibility in Japan, her video goes a bit more in-depth on her experiences on getting around in Japan by wheelchair. A lot of the stuff she covers in her vid would probably still be relevant and you may find handy!
This got me reminded of how the plot points of Yakuza/LAD 7 and 8 had wheelchair bound people but one had their crippling fixed while the other pretended to be crippled but to pretend to be crippled to someone who took care of one is to literally become temporarily crippled.
I give an Bplus for effort. Alot of people dont understand the challenges till they travel like we do. While i am headed more full time in powered chair now i use a rollator. But to go shopping but for an event with lot of walking i use a chair.
Ah, looking cities from a different angle literally. This video is a treat for me. Now a days, many challenged and elderly (I often visit medical and welfare institution) use electric powered wheelchairs so try them if you can find them near your place. They are really good.
I think Mudan should've used a motorized wheelchair because the one he used is for short distances. Sidewalks are sloped to encourage water to drain to the street. At least on the JR lines, disabled people can ask the station agent for help. The agent will provide a ramp to board the train. The agent will ask you which station is your destination and will call to have an agent to meet you and provide another ramp/assistance. In the US, the maximum slope for access is 12% but there are exceptions.
Day 37 of Asking Mudan to visit Hirata Swordsmith to learn how to forge a knife :D Mudan just gets more and more bling (necklace now too!) and more drip! You probably got a mille feuille, french puff pastry with pastry cream, one of my favorite desserts. Great video, thanks for showing us what its like to be in a wheel chair around Tokyo.
Day 13 of asking Mudan to complete every single prefecture in Japan. Still in Tokyo but this is a extremely based video and I don't mind he stays around the big city.
thats really nice to see another perspective i always wondered what if u where in a wheelchair (since i have a friend in one) and also if u were blind since i always have seen those yellow roads for blind ppl. something to note tho if someone like that goes to japan, he prob has enough money to brind his nurse/helper with him or those motorised wheelchairs xD still really nice for some ppl that might just go there alone and with that kind of wheelchair Edit: forgot to tell u, yeah most of those problems are u, seen multiple ppl go even in the stairs(like not that many stairs but still normal height ones) and no, some ppl have different disabilities so for some it might be just like u that couldnt go easily to those places, slopes etc so dont worry about it
Day 13 of asking for Stamp Speedrun in Tokyo stations or in the rural areas. Nice to see you guys remember the stamps but how many can you get in a speedrun? Maybe who can get the most stamps from North to South in a day or week without any digital help? Physical maps and timetables are allowed and before speedrun you could be allowed to search where in the stations you can find them. Just to make the Speedrun a little more reasonable.
Try this for the tactiles they have. Visually impaired people appear to be well catered for but the actual placement and usage of tactiles is pretty bad. Braille is placed in awkward positions etc. Also disabled people adapt their equipment to deal with things like it getting warm in the sun etc. Ask a disabled person they probably wont bite.
Actually, regarding the "getting on a train"-part: you can ask a station attendant to get you onto the train and they will ask your what station you will get off at. They will then call ahead to whatever station you leave at, give the staff there the number of the train car you are in and when you arrive that that station, there'll be a staff member with one of those "boards" they throw onto the exit door of the train so wheelchair users can safely ride down.
I made it hehe. As a person who is wheelchair bound, I appreciate how you filmed and did this video. You actually went and got a wheelchair and filmed from wheelchair height (real wheelchair POV), so you were able to experience the accessible vs wheelchair friendly difference. Things can be accessible but still difficult to traverse like slanted streets or slopes to gain access to a building. The slanted streets are a thing everywhere, it is rough, but necessary for water drainage.
I think your wheels had no grip as it is more of a short term one you borrow, but it can differ. Many users use gloves to make wheeling easier. The gaps probably would not pose much of an issue if you are experienced or if the wheelchair is fitted for you (because of balance and stuff).
The piss stank toilet is also part of the experience. At least for me the overlap of disabled and public toilets makes it so that it is always is dirty and stinky. Many public elevators also serve as public toilets.
I myself am going to Tokyo soon so this was amazing to see. I hope your shoulders are not sore now
I also use a wheelchair (but ambulatory/can stand and walk small amounts) and this + Tokidoki traveler's video both gave me the understanding it's not too bad in Tokyo at least. Honestly the train gaps where I live are pretty horrifying and we don't have ramp services that are easy to ask for. Slanted roads will forever be my enemy lol. Central Helsinki is hell lmao with the big chunky cobblestone and huge curbs and gaps big enough my front wheels could get stuck. The slipping looked like an issue with the chair for sure. Mine wouldn't do that, but then again mine is also accepted for in chair transport in cars and stuff so it needs to be more sturdy. I can also do a 360 in my own footprint in mine, which makes small areas much easier
wondering if this video was inspired by Tokidoki traveler since she had to be in a wheelchair for a while coz of an injury
Hol dup, elevators are toilets?
Highly recommend checking out Tokidoki Traveller's most recent video on accessibility in Japan, her video goes a bit more in-depth on the subject and her experiences on getting around in Japan by wheelchair. She shares a lot tips in the vid you may find useful when you visit
@@HarrysDogmalaysia At least drunk people tend to use them as such in a lot of places. They have drains on the floor to help some but they often reek
This was a unique perspective you don't often see, and the daily struggles look immense at times, but keep on Rollin Rollin Rollin que Limp Biskit
Tokidoki traveller literally just did this very recently because she broke her foot
Yeah, this felt a bit like dejavu because of Tokidoki Traveller
I see, one day you climb Mount Fuji and the next day you are unnable to walk
yeah that kinda makes sense xD haha didnt even think About that
Yeah this gives the video more context 😆
The fact you 100% dedicated yourself to the "challenge" and didn't (on camera) just get up even once is honestly the most impressive. Even the lying down and getting up in the Park looked liked you'd expect it to.
Seems the mafia finally broke Mudan’s legs for all the money he owes them 😔
I actually appreciate this. As a disabled person who does use a wheelchair, its insightful for when I want to visit Japan, especially as a foreigner by myself! If people think this is offensive, it's not!
Highly recommend checking out Tokidoki Traveller's most recent video on accessibility in Japan, her video goes a bit more in-depth on the subject and her experiences on getting around in Japan by wheelchair. She shares a lot tips in the vid you may find useful when you visit :)
Yeah this is definitely the best idea you ever had. This is such a unique perspective for city mobility and as a vlog itself.
Emma (Tokidoki Traveller) did a big video on this last month... but more about what it's like living with a wheechair for a while.
Her video was amazing. I really like how Mudan obviously haven't watched it and provides his own perspective though.
I wish everyone had some understanding about how tiring being in a wheelchair is, it’s a lot of work!
Recently, Emma aka Tokidoki Traveller had done a video on it and she also said: being pushed is often not a great experience either. Especially if it's someone who is inexperienced.
@@autohmae as a wheelchair user i definitely agree with her, being pushed is the exact same as going up to someone and touching them without asking
@@conorjfan also, I think she said: you are not in control anymore, the person pushing the wheelchair is in charge.
as a physically disabled person who doesn’t use a wheelchair i’ve thought about this so many times and it was nice to see that Tokyo is pretty disability friendly!
Wheelchair user here.
Thank you for this video.
Literally. Thank you.
Kudos to the video idea person. Top notch suggestion. Thanks for looking into this one, Mr. Mudan.
I'm planning to visit Japan sometime soon, and accessibility has always concerned me (I'm disabled and need aids to walk). I really appreciate you taking the time to cover the situation for us.
Based from an architecture standpoint, most of the ramps in the video were designed with a slope (1 : 12 ratio) that requires the wheelchair to be pushed by another person. So that's why I think Mudan was struggling with the grip of the wheels when going up the ramp alone.
Could also be designed with parents pushing their child in a pram/stroller in mind, instead of disabled people, were the ramp wouldn't be an issue.
Mudan is lucky he went on a decent day. Had it been rainy, there would literally be no grip
i have a walking disability and traveled japan last year for a month. the elevators can be a nightmare, specialy at trainsation. most entrys/exits of the station have ony one elevator, to find THAT one in maybe 24 or more exits can be challenging. if you are able to take the stairs, quite often they dont do have handrails :(
As a wheelchair user it's so validating when people are willing to put themselves in situations to experience things the way another demographic does!
Thank you 💕
Fun fact: The pigeons in the park are free . I already have 5 at home !
I mean they are Domesticated pigeons rewilded and invasive. You're just uh re-domesticating them lol~ You can do the same with domestic ducks in the park they're not supposed to be there so they're FREE!~ (just make sure you know you birds & local laws blah blah)
Thank you for filming from a wheelchair user's perspective. As a wheelchair user myself it helps a lot. I knew as soon as you mentioned the arm rests you'd talk about the heat. The tilting streets and side slanting ramps also hit close to home, as well as randomly needing to reverse over gaps and up kerbs. It's nice to see little shrines around. All the stairs to the big ones concerned me. I've never seen these little ones before.
As a wheelchair user who lives in America and wants badly to travel to Japan but has anxiety, this video kind of helps me greatly.
Ngl, the go pro perspective from the wheelchair goes hard!!👌 This was a really good and insightful video idea!! Props to Mudan for spending an entire day in a wheelchair for this 🫡
Thank you for making this video. I saw that comment and have been hoping to see it. I'm in a wheelchair some days and plan to visit soon, so this was nice to see
Maybe unintentional side effect of the face-cam on the wheelchair, this upwards angle really emphasizes the height of the skyscrapers that tends to get forgotten from a normal shooting angle.
Thank you so much for doing this. I’ve been to Japan many years ago but have a wheelchair bound adult son now and I’ve always wondered what it would be like with him. Several ppl just do big attractions in vids but you showed much more useful views like the slanted sidewalks
the shot from the perspective of your wheelchair looking up at the buildings is so beautiful
I'm glad you actually did an accessibility video in Japan which there isn't much of. I know two people in wheelchairs and everything they do has to be planned locally let alone abroad.
That was such a great insight for me, as I have never in my life been in a wheelchair! Thank you mudan for executing the idea!
I will say this is one aspect that the US does exceedingly well which often goes unrecognized. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance means everything needs to be handicap and wheelchair accessible including airlines, public transit, etc. My brother was in a wheelchair and on crutches for a number of years and it wasn't even a thing we had to think about. It was just taken for granted that anywhere we would go would accommodate in some way. Accessibility is so important that there are people who make a living simply going around looking for ADA compliance infractions and suing.
It's nice to see people willing to help you. Would love to see their faces if they ran into you again tomorrow tho 🤣
It is always possible with a condition that has flairs one day you need help and next day not. It is like living with a roulette body when having auto immune & hyper arthritis .
My daughter used a wheelchair for 6 weeks each time she had surgery on her legs and you r so right about the tires/wheels. The ones on short term use wheelchairs are not very good. Also, I think part of the problem you had with your chair is that it was likely made for a shorter person which changes how effective it was for you. Great video ❤
Liked how Mudan explored different places like not just going to office building or to eat but a park. We also love green spaces but parks can be intimidating unless you have special type of chair. Though some parks now have powered terrain wheelchairs.
8.81/10
So nice of baby sitter to take her gramps out for a good time
Your way of committing to challenges 100% made this so authentic. Really liked the insights this gave
When I first saw that you're going to ride a train, I was kind of hoping that you would contact the staff, explained about making videos and not actually disabled before getting assistance from them.
But seeing you didn't get any help (or not available at that train line), I went "Well, that works too. LOL"
re: 8:50
Basically that's a giant cuckoo clock - and yes it was designed by Miyazaki himself! it does a little show a few times a day, and it's actually pretty magical to see at nighttime.
Mudan broke his own legs, asking where the content is, at 4am.
Very good video idea and execution! I feel like other people would have used the struggles for jokes and exaggerated stuff, but you handled it very respectfully. I hope this helps some People.
I've seen a couple other videos like this for accessibility around Tokyo... but, really, any other major city is just as horrible. Mobility-challenged individuals have it ROUGH. Thanks, fella~! What sorts of wacky things will Mudan get up to tomorrow?
I bet it'd be a shock to just watch a man get out of his wheelchair when the cameras stop rolling 💀
I mean that's actually pretty normal for a lot of wheelchair users. There's lots of conditions where you can still stand and walk but not for very long and need a wheelchair or conditions (MS, POTS, EDS, etc.) where there are periods of time during a "flare up" that you need one. It's not actually the miracle people make it out to be lol.
Watching this video, I realize how strong the arms of wheelchair-bound people are. Remind me to never challenge them for an arm wrestle.
6:25 Hamarikyuu Gardens is pretty chill near Tokyo Bay, worth an afternoon visit!
6:10 this shot is hilarious, maybe I shouldn't be laughing but it's too damn funny! Can't believe something on the Internet made me actually laugh out loud. Thank you, wheelchair Mudan and props to all the legit wheelchair users.
You're not alone. My first laugh was at 3:15 when the door wouldn't automatically close
Shout out to Mudame, for going along with this ridiculousness
I also use a wheelchair, and really appreciate you making this video! I like that you addressed the visual perspective from the wheelchair as well as the accessibility. Those types of hospital or transportation chairs do make things much more difficult to push yourself and get around independently in general. They are not really designed to do a lot of moving around by yourself at least ergonomically without assistance. I'm impressed! Hopefully you weren't too sore! I look forward to your videos every day, thanks for doing this!
This is great! I'm not a full time wheelchair user but I walk with a stick & use one if I know there's going to be a lot of walking involved. I'm coming to Tokyo in Sept & will be using one at least some of the time so this was really useful ❤
I traveled in tokyo using a walking stick last year and found that the locals were incredibly kind and respectful, even on the most crowded trains. I thought I'd get shit for being relapsing relatively young and healthy- looking but that really wasn't the case. It is a bitch finding the elevators though
@sallyprovan1419 That's great to hear. Thanks for letting me know ❤️😊 And elevators seem to hide from me in every country, so I'm used to that 😆😭 I'm so excited about my visit, but I'd be lying if a part of me isn't terrified too, so it's great to get reassurance like this 😊
@@sallyprovan1419 the elevator thing can be timeconsuming ^^ i always checked google maps for the on exit/entry with an elevator
Thank you for this video, it is important to put some light on this issue.
If you’re in a queue and someone has gas you get a now perspective of the trials of people in wheelchairs.
As soon as I saw the video on my feed I thought this was the day Mudan gets cancelled 😅. It was actually a very informative and unique video.
the funniest thing abt this vid was that babysitter was somehow convinced to help push u around the whole day
This is one of the top ten wildest things I’ve seen done by a human on UA-cam.
This is the mudan content i want
I have so much more respect for disabled people now, living like this looks so much harder and we take it for granted
Insanely cool video idea and execution, kudos
So nice of that person to help you across the bridge 😊
Mudan in a wheelchair? This must be the first video Mudan filmed after "rawdogging" Mt. Fuji unprepared
9:59 they had drinking fountain called WOTA 🤣🤣🤣
I love this concept. Well done Mudan
I can recommend the video by Tokidoki Traveller for a long term review!
Seconding this especially for more on the train stations.
Fire video, I remember recommending something similar, and loved seeing this
glad you didn't try to hide some of the downsides
4:17 gaijin didnt help lol
Thanks Mudan for showing this perspective. As someone who uses a wheelchair frequently, I've always wondered how I would fare there.
This is such an important video
Very good video! I respect you more now. I am not disabled but I'm glad you can think about those who are disabled. Liked video.
I saw Emma's (Tokidoki Traveller) video on it, but this was an interesting addition, nice
8:51 I was doing a studio ghibli stamp rally and ended up there. It's a clock designed by miyazaki and at specific hours there's a special show when the hour chimes.
at the train stations you can notify the staff at the track and they bring a ramp out for you. that way you dont need to worry about the gap
It would probably feel really awkward if you're not actually disabled but I think it would be justified for the journalism (or whatever you want to call it).
Mudan needs to work on his Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish cosplay.
i would have never expected this video. very interesting
Your lapsehoidja was really animated in this one.
Now i really want you to do the blind challenge cause that is one of my biggest fear. Losing your sense of sight for even a minute or two is horrific for me.
Bro went above and beyond for this video, respect 🫡🫡
Always nice to see mudan upload
you definitely added extra challenge to yourself with a hospital/indoor style wheelchair. usually for people that mainly use wheelchairs, it is custom fit to their body measurements. and you can get more camber (tilted angling) of the main tires to help with turning radius/ease. as well as better wheel treads.
With how much you have to move the wheel, wheelchair-bound people must have been developed some jacked pair of arms.
11:57 I had flashbacks for a second that was the station I had to use every time in my 2 weeks in Japan
I remember a couple of case when people on wheelchairs were receiving help from staff members on the train platforms
This was an interesting one. I definitely would NOT do the blind idea as it would be dangerous and also be more obvious you were doing it for content (blindfold and all).
Honestly this is really useful. I use a rollator (though not a wheelchair) and having a really detailed view of using a mobility device in tokyo to do normal stuff is really helpful.
In case you ever visit, I highly recommend checking out Tokidoki Traveller's most recent video on accessibility in Japan, her video goes a bit more in-depth on her experiences on getting around in Japan by wheelchair. A lot of the stuff she covers in her vid would probably still be relevant and you may find handy!
Her video was nice but i found this one a lot more detailed about stuff i want to know
@@sallyprovan1419 Yeah that's cool, certainly nothing against Mudan's video or anything, both are very helpful in general :)
This got me reminded of how the plot points of Yakuza/LAD 7 and 8 had wheelchair bound people but one had their crippling fixed while the other pretended to be crippled but to pretend to be crippled to someone who took care of one is to literally become temporarily crippled.
I give an Bplus for effort. Alot of people dont understand the challenges till they travel like we do. While i am headed more full time in powered chair now i use a rollator. But to go shopping but for an event with lot of walking i use a chair.
the king of content ;-;
Ah, looking cities from a different angle literally. This video is a treat for me. Now a days, many challenged and elderly (I often visit medical and welfare institution) use electric powered wheelchairs so try them if you can find them near your place. They are really
good.
I think Mudan should've used a motorized wheelchair because the one he used is for short distances. Sidewalks are sloped to encourage water to drain to the street. At least on the JR lines, disabled people can ask the station agent for help. The agent will provide a ramp to board the train. The agent will ask you which station is your destination and will call to have an agent to meet you and provide another ramp/assistance. In the US, the maximum slope for access is 12% but there are exceptions.
Mad respect for people who use wheel chairs!!!!!!
The most impressive thing is that you did it during summer in the Japan, long pants and Family Mart socks, after all, they are so thick!
Day 37 of Asking Mudan to visit Hirata Swordsmith to learn how to forge a knife :D Mudan just gets more and more bling (necklace now too!) and more drip! You probably got a mille feuille, french puff pastry with pastry cream, one of my favorite desserts. Great video, thanks for showing us what its like to be in a wheel chair around Tokyo.
Day 13 of asking Mudan to complete every single prefecture in Japan. Still in Tokyo but this is a extremely based video and I don't mind he stays around the big city.
11:12 mudan has not yet unlocked the wheelie trick which helps in covering gaps like this
Fun fact, the wheelchair button on the elevator makes the doors open and close slower
Yeah...doing a blind version of this probably wouldn't work well- so this was very fascinating to see!
thats really nice to see another perspective i always wondered what if u where in a wheelchair (since i have a friend in one) and also if u were blind since i always have seen those yellow roads for blind ppl.
something to note tho if someone like that goes to japan, he prob has enough money to brind his nurse/helper with him or those motorised wheelchairs xD still really nice for some ppl that might just go there alone and with that kind of wheelchair
Edit: forgot to tell u, yeah most of those problems are u, seen multiple ppl go even in the stairs(like not that many stairs but still normal height ones) and no, some ppl have different disabilities so for some it might be just like u that couldnt go easily to those places, slopes etc so dont worry about it
Mudan took one to many free bikes by the side of the road.
He found the secret to filming anywhere in Japan
Day 13 of asking for Stamp Speedrun in Tokyo stations or in the rural areas. Nice to see you guys remember the stamps but how many can you get in a speedrun?
Maybe who can get the most stamps from North to South in a day or week without any digital help? Physical maps and timetables are allowed and before speedrun you could be allowed to search where in the stations you can find them. Just to make the Speedrun a little more reasonable.
do a challenge where u can only speak Japanese for a day
We got normal mudan to office worker mudan and now drip mudan.
Damn the mountain really effect Mudan eh
Try this for the tactiles they have. Visually impaired people appear to be well catered for but the actual placement and usage of tactiles is pretty bad. Braille is placed in awkward positions etc.
Also disabled people adapt their equipment to deal with things like it getting warm in the sun etc. Ask a disabled person they probably wont bite.
Mudan even transferring like a wheelchair user 👏