But I guess I should wait a few years so I have a better – if still very basic – comprehension of the language (although, yes, if I really want to speak a better Japanese, the first step should be to actually start learning it ;p).

My trip to Japan will not be limited to Tokyo, although one week in the city seems to be a clear minimum. But I also want to visit the countryside, the seaside, take the Shinkansen, and so on… So, going there any less than three weeks seems clearly insufficient.

Once again, the problem has a name: money.