How to visit Japan
It made me
woohoo 
"It was amazing!"
How I did it: I used air miles and stayed with friends on a US military installation. My only expenses were train rides and food. Japan is incredible. I have become especially fond of sochu and takoyaki.
Lessons & tips: Just do it!
Resources: Lots of good interweb resources. I especially appreciated the JR and other transit web sites.
