The following recommendations are provided to assist in preparing for travel to Japan. They are based on personal experience and reflect both actions taken and those subsequently deemed advisable.
Prepare to walk
Book hotels near the train station
Check hotels for local events
Choose Haneda airport
Withdraw cash at 7-Eleven cash machine
Shopping
Donquixote Shopping is convenient however not the cheapest.
Purchase Sinkansen tickets before landing in Japan
Train times can be ammended at the JR ticket counter