Thanks for all the suggestions. Another question, how much do you have to spend at one place to get duty free? I heard it was 100,000 yen? If I can buy all my souveniers at one department store, I could save alot on tax? Also, should the prospect of rain be a big concern to me? Does it rain all day there and all night, or just at spot times? By the way, Richard in SF, what dates will you be there. I am staying in Crowne Plaza from Priceline. Where are you staying?