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Anonymous
Well, luckily there's loads of cheap accomodation around the Akihabara/Ueno area.
I stayed in the Akihabara Capsule Inn for 2 weeks (lol). It was pretty awkward because of it being designed for short stays, but it was all I could afford. The staff were really great there, always up for a chat even if they don't speak English 100%. They loved the fact I was British, and the young receptionist who always wears the grey sweater is cute.
Anyway... that was 4000 yen a night. About $35 I think. There's plenty of Ramen bars and cheap places to eat around the area as well, and the japanese guys that hang around the arcades are always up for showing you around. If all else fails you can go to McDonalds.
I took about £700 for my two week stay though I ate in some nice resturants every now and again. So I'd say you'd need about half that. $800 sounds about right for spending and food. There's alot to buy.
Also, most of the hot tourist spots are free. For a good view of the city I'd check out the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Which is free, and has a nice cafe up on one of the towers. Be sure to spend some time in Shibuya for the crazy hustle and bustle and there's Asakusa Temple which is pretty much a must.
There's so much to do, and I can't remember how to spell half the names so I'll stop, but take a guide book.
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