That's not cheeky at all. I'm actually doing the same thing to someone else on this flist regarding another country that I might be visiting over winter break (*cough*).
You can email me with any questions, I don't mind. I love to show off my l33t Japan knowledge, anyway. ;) As for accomodations... I'll have to get back to you on that. I'm embarassed to admit that most of my traveling so far has been with (loaded) family members or (loaded) co-workers, so we've been staying in posh hotels. Or I've arragned things so that I don't have to stay anywhere overnight (taking night buses and such). I CAN tell you that three years ago I stayed in an *amazing* and cheap hostel in Tokyo, called Homeikan. The only downside to that place is that it's located right across the street from Tokyo University, and thus is ridiculously far away from the rest of the tourist attractions in Tokyo. But if you don't mind a couple of long train commutes, it's still a great deal.
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You can email me with any questions, I don't mind. I love to show off my l33t Japan knowledge, anyway. ;) As for accomodations... I'll have to get back to you on that. I'm embarassed to admit that most of my traveling so far has been with (loaded) family members or (loaded) co-workers, so we've been staying in posh hotels. Or I've arragned things so that I don't have to stay anywhere overnight (taking night buses and such). I CAN tell you that three years ago I stayed in an *amazing* and cheap hostel in Tokyo, called Homeikan. The only downside to that place is that it's located right across the street from Tokyo University, and thus is ridiculously far away from the rest of the tourist attractions in Tokyo. But if you don't mind a couple of long train commutes, it's still a great deal.