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Apologies for yet another travel thread on the GF, but did a search and couldn't find one. Japan- Tokyo, in particular- is a place I've always wanted to go to, but it's been a bit of a pipe dream for the last couple of years because of cost, taking time off etc. Anyway, I've been doing a little bit of research lately and, touch wood, it's looking like it might be doable around September a few weeks before I go back to uni to start my PhD. Been having a look at flights (which are more reasonable than I imagined) and hotels, and, like I said, it's looking like it might be a go-er, touch wood. Any of the good people off here ever been to Tokyo? If so, I'd really appreciate hearing about past experiences as well as tips on good locations to stay, getting around, things to do and see, bars and clubs etc. As it'll probably be September-ish and a new f**tball season will have kicked off, I'd also like recommendations for places where I'll be able to watch a certain team we all have a vested interest in! Also, I know Japan has always traditionally been quite expensive but I've heard a couple of things that that's actually changed now and it's not too bad now. Any truth in this, or am I best getting selling blood and semen?