meta77. dnt be afraid. japan is just a country like other country. always bear in mind they are not used to colored people and u r not alone. but they dnt mind. just be urself just dnt break the laws. if i were u i will start reading the lonely planet and u will know exactly what u have to know. its very informative am using it every time i travel and i found it very useful.
and if u r planning to give another option am inviting u to the HOLY LAND. check this out
www.zenithzion.net i think the site is ok now and if not HITS ME and i will be of service to you.
have a good trip