Thirty-five days, thirty head-tilting contradictions: from elevators that *never* break to cafés that shun outdoor tables, from bullet-train punctuality to websites that “sleep” at night. Roll with me through Japan’s elegant chaos—where radical accessibility and rigid rule-books somehow coexist—and see why I left with a lighter suitcase, a happier stomach, and a head full of marvels.
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Japan in 30 Contradictions: My Wheelchair‑User’s Field Notes

I spent five spring weeks rolling from Seoul‑bound Kansai Airport through neon Osaka, temple‑speckled Kyoto and hyper‑dense Tokyo. Below is my long‑form unpacking of what startled me, delighted me, or left me scratching my head.