a) Lucky, holy crap.

b) Depending on your budget, maybe try the place from the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi? Reservations are hard to come by, I understand.

c) I've always heard Osaka is the place to go for food lovers in Japan.

d) Try an original Yoshinoya if gyudon is your thing. They are basically fast food, but delicious. Have fun!

Osaka is actually where I'm staying for most of the time! I'm not going to the Jiro place, but I am visiting Sushi Yasuda, which is world renowned!

I'm gonna eat up all the fishies!!!

Hmmm, I mostly only stayed in Tokyo when I was there, but there's a few things I'd recommend eating at least once.

Real ramen. The proper stuff. There's places all over that serve it, and a good bowl is fucking amazing.

There's these little round cakes you get at convenience stores, I think they're called Steam Cakes or something like that. They're goddamn delicious and I have no idea where to find them in the states. Also, Milk Tea is pretty good too.

As for places, Akihabara is a pretty awesome place to shop for nerd stuff, or Harajuku if you prefer clothes.

Try an onsen, if you can. Tis a pretty rare experience.

Believe me, the real ramen is one of my greatest excitements!!!

I'll check out those steam cakes. I wanna eat everything!

Akihabara... I'm not much for clothes (dressed in rags as we speak) but I definitely wanna do some shopping while there!

Oh, dang, don't forget to eat at a yakiniku place. You get all sorts of raw meats and veggies, and you cook 'em up yourself on a hotplate set into the table. Tasty as hell.

Another thing you might want to try is the Japanese take on various other countries' food. It's definitely an interesting experience, and some of it is surprisingly good. Pizza, steak joints, even McDonalds is worth a visit over there.

Hah! One of the first places I'm going to is a New Orleans themed restaurant run by a guy originally from here!

I'm even bringing him some hometown spices as a gift! I can't wait to try all the foods there!! :D

Aaaaaaaaaaa I hope you have a safe trip and learn all kinds of new recipes/techniques for the future!!

Thanks!!! I won't let ya down! I'm gonna be the best cook I can be!!!!! >w<

Nothing to say but jeaaaaaaaaalllooous

Ummmm, there's definitely a cat sized space left in my luggage. Just saying!

Good to hear from you again and have a safe and enjoyable trip!

Thanks!!! I'll be sure to update about my adventures~!

have fun, friend.

Thank ya pal!

If you're going to Osaka I've heard of a cute Cat Cafe called Neko no Jikan :3
Have heard of bird cafes as well ;>
Safe travels!

Oooh man, I'm going to every cat cafe I find! Gonna make so many friends

Oh shucks, good luck and happy trails! I've never been, you must write of your adventures~

Thanks buddy! It's my first time out of the country, so I'm pretty pumped.

If you message me an address, I'll send you a post card!

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Kitsune Udon is delicious. If you have the chance, I recomend trying it. Also, try everything! :D

A night or two in Hakone near Tokyo, for the sights and onsen.
Get the travel pass (covers cable car, ferry, buses).