[JohnBraden]

I suggest a JR Pass if you're going to do some traveling around. It costs about the same as a shinkansen round trip to Kyoto. It's valid for 7 days (14 and 21 days are more expensive.) You can use it on any JR trains, even the Yamanote line in Tokyo and the other JR lines there.

As far as fashion, Takeshita Dori (street) in Harajuku is pretty trendy. It starts just off the Harajuku JR station. Another street very nearby is Omotesando. That's the expensive boutique store street.

As far as hotels is concerned. I stayed at the Keio Plaza and it was way too much for me. My last trip to Japan in March 2005 for 10 nights and round trip airfare was $2600 at the Keio Plaza and Japan Airlines. The hotel was situated perfectly, but it was to ostentatious for me. I'm going back this October for 10 nights and Japan Airlines at the Shinagawa Prince for $1800. That sounds more reasonable. I doubt the hotel will be the calibre of the Keio Plaza, but I'm not concerned with it.

That's all I can think of right now. If you have any more issues, let us know! Keep us informed as to what you've come up with!