Use Sushi Apps to learn before you go
"Sushipedia" is a good one.
Ray_Proper
Ray_Proper's other advice
Go to a 100 yen store, any 100 yen store
You will find whole bags of "crap" that kids will love for cheap. A 2000 yen gift bag filled from the 100 yen store will send kids into a friggin tizzy back home. Seriously.
Change slippers for the toilet!
Do not wear your room slippers into the toilet area, this will really annoy people. Use the provided toilet slippers.
You can buy "fake food" keepsakes too
You can buy fake food keepsakes online in English here! http://fakefoodjapan.com/
Some convenience stores offer this service
You can find more information on printing your photos out at convenience stores at the link below.http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2012/03/guide-to-convenience-store-copy-print.html
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