[ThrenodyT]

Hello!

I am an female that will be travelling solo to Tokyo for 10 days and 8 nights in November. I have been researching for my trip for a couple of months and I have some questions I have not been able to find any advice about.

If it comes up in conversation, I am unsure how to describe my job. I am a security contractor in video surveillance for my city's transit system. I work with Police and Homeland Security. Are American Homeland Security measures an uncomfortable topic in Japan? Also, will people think I am joking about my job because I am female?

In addition, I am in the Military. Should I even mention this?

Lastly, I am an older female. Should I discreetly lie about my age, or tell the truth and possibly be dismissed as being "aged" and potentially loose out on more youthful activities or conversation I would be very interested in (such as Video Games, Otaku culture, etc.)?

Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to offer!