I previously wrote thinking about going to Japan…
I’m expecting at least one allergic reaction and the chaos which will come from not being able to commutate what’s happened.
Because of this, I’m prepared with multiple ways to communicate my multiple allergies.
- I have printed allergy cards written in Japanese and English from this site.
- I have the same cards on my paper white Kindle
- I have images with a red sign indicating this might be a problem for each type of food I’m allergic to
Its not perfect but I also will have a stack of antihistamines and my inhalers to give me time to get somewhere and puke my guts up in private, without my throat closing up. I’m hoping a trip to JR Tōkyō General Hospital will be avoided but if so I got the details.
If things go really wrong, I know to dial 119 and try and shout Tasukete – 助けて …if I can.