Konnichiwa!
Visiting Japan was an amazing experience!
I was weary of the food at first too, but each night we got to try a different type of Japanese cuisine. All of them were different and all of them were delicious!
Summers in Japan tend to be hot, so traveling in the Spring or Fall is probably best. I was there in November. The weather was cool, but perfect for walking around the many different temples and shrines.
Japan definitely has something for everyone, history, booming cities and ancient customs. I'm not sure if I can choose only one favorite part of the tour, but I will say that the optional trip to Hiroshima cannot be missed. It's expensive, but 100% worth it!!!