Work related trip to Chiba and Tokyo

Hey everyone.

My company is sending me to Japan for a week. I will be staying in Chiba for 6 days and the last day I will be in Tokyo. Because of work I won't have time to do anything during the day-time in Chiba but because this might be my only chance to see Japan for a while I wanted to ask you how to spend my time there for maximum Japan experience.

I read that most of the places (except big shopping malls and clubs etc) will be closed when I get off work (possibly 6pm-7pm japan time); is that true? Can you guys suggest anything for me? I'm afraid clubbing etc is out of the question (maybe except last night in Chiba) as I need to get up early the next day. I like Japanese/Chinese cuisine so I'd appreciate if you can suggest food to look for (after watching lunch queen I can't wait to checkout omurice haha) and also restaurants to eat if you know any good ones (both in Chiba and Tokyo).

How much would an average/regular meal for 2 cost there? Also, what is the maximum limit I should expect to pay when I go to a good restaurant?

The company that handles my travel and lodgings said that they will take us on a city tour in Tokyo but if you give me better suggestions I can ditch that and go on my own to explore.

I'd love to see Akihabara and a genuine maid cafe etc but I read that they are mostly a tourist attraction now and it won't be much as fun if all I see are tourists like me when I go there (yea yea talk about hypocrisy... but in my defense Densha Otoko was one of my first series and since then I am fascinated by otaku related stuff and I read that otakus are kind of sick of the attention they receive in Akihabara and started to leave the area) ...and I don't know where to start.

I hope you can help me make my short Japan trip an unforgettable one.

Thanks in advance.

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:55 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Lucky you.

If it were me, first thing on my list would be to hit clubs and check out the ladies. Mr. Green