Japan Anyone?

[SandmanGStefani24]

Will be making my first trip to Japan in a few months! Lifelong dream finally happening, so am doing as much research before I set off. I have already contacted local fixer/guide to take me to some non-touristy type places, and speak some basic/conversational Japanese. Obviously still nervous since I am not fluent and it is so far away. Any advice or personal stories would be very helpful and welcome. Thanks!

[Melanie]

I lived in Japan for 3 years, but not on the mainland. Where are you going exactly?

[SandmanGStefani24]

Tokyo, and may spend a day in Kyoto.