[LWJ]

Suica cards rock! Load one up on your phone. Travel like a local.

Use Google to navigate. It is amazing.

Eat at 7-11. I know. But trust me.

Do outdoor / hikey sort of stuff. Japan is incredibly beautiful. Personal experience hiking Nakasendo trail and Yakushima Island. Amazing.

Get lost.

Don't do large nasty, impersonal tours. If you do a tour or hire a guide, hire local and personal.

Research and do what you want. I thought it was so very cool that Vash researched a bunch of specialty fishing shops and other places to geek out.

Eat adventurously. Take risks.

We were in Japan in September. It was hot as Hades. Which sort of made things tough. But Japan was really awesome. I was shocked how affordable and approachable everything was. Very fun place. Enjoy.