[LostVoice]

I am traveling alone as well however it will be this summer. However, from what I researched as well as talking to several Japanese friends, it is a good idea to get a general idea what you are doing, where are you going, and exactly what you want to accomplish. It is a good idea to form a comprehensive plan but also allow some flexibility.

Like I plan on staying in Tokyo for a week and a half however I am also planning to take day trips to Yokohama and Kamakura. However, don't set everything in stone. What cities do you plan on going to? Most big cities have English in the trains and buses but if you plan on venturing into the smaller cities or even towns or villages, it is best to know Japanese. Even then, most of these places may speak a dialect which is hard to understand even for native Japanese speakers.