Heh.
I love Japan. I worked near Shinagawa for a month. One of the most interesting countries (and cultures) in the world.
when you visit again, be my guest; we will have a cold beer together in Ebisu, if you are a drinking person. it is on me (in Yen). if you come in on US dollars, they may not go very far. it might be better to rent the Japanese beer than outright buy it. this is really bad for America. bad for Japan. bad for everyone today.....;-(