Hrm. Tokyo probably wouldn't be considered a walkable city in that person's view. Benches can be thin once you get outside the station area. Most people live within 20 minutes of their station (rents drop dramatically after that in most cases), but 3 would probably be too expensive, especially for a pensioner (not sure how old this self-proclaimed old person is). Tokyo is doing better than it used to in terms of escalators and elevators, but a lot of places still just have stairs for now. I certainly wouldn't want to be in a wheelchair or on crutches around here, though it's mostly doable.

[–] keepthepace@slrpnk.net 11 points 9 months ago (1 children)

My first thought: Tokyo is highly walkable but not sittable. You are always supposed to go somewhere. You sit at your destination or in the subway.

[–] tiredofsametab@kbin.run 3 points 9 months ago

We do have a lot of small parks, but basically yes

[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I don’t think they referred to themselves as old. I think they’re disabled and bringing up the fact that old people have similar issues because everyone gets old.

[–] tiredofsametab@kbin.run 2 points 9 months ago

OK, I can see that interpretation, too.