Probably doesn't really apply to people here but interesting to read. I've only done the cherry blossom, Mt Fuji climb and one military museum in Kyoto. Saw a couple of Maiko walking in Kyoto.
http://matadornetwork.com/trips/what-not-to-do-in-japan/On views of Tokyo, the Nikon Salon in Shinjuku is on the 25th floor and has a nice view of the station and of Tokyo and it's free and not crowded.
This was also pleasant reading.
10 customs you must know before a trip to Japan
http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-japanese-customs-you-must-know-before-a-trip-to-japan/A little chuckle here, sometimes at the writer's chutzpah. But when I tried to pronounce the phrases, I often couldn't understand what he was trying to say.
10 extraordinarily useful Japanese phrases for travelers
http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-extraordinarily-useful-japanese-phrases-for-travelers/Best wishes,
Grant
