Hi Houstek, i find your tips extremely useful.
I might go to Japan, Osaka to visit an aunt staying there in a few weeks depending on my cousin's reply. I was wondering if they have guided tours at places of interest over there as in tour guides that speaks decent english. Also would it be possible to be given guided tours when one's visiting a school, college or University? Sort of touring a school and observe the going ons and happenings in the campus. Also is it possible to buy a Gakuran from a school as a souvenir?
your reply is appreaciated