I haven't been either, but am suddenly thinking I'd like to finally consider actually doing it. Ha. I've often thought I'd love to go to Tokyo, but it never went beyond that. :( The culture, food and nature all seem amazing.
I say, "Go for it!" The sooner the better, if possible. Of course, one should probably plan a bit more for a trip to Japan, than say, some European destination, but it's doable! I have lots of ideas and advice about it saved on insta! =)
I'm in the same boat, I want to go to Japan really badly (stopped by being poor) as for what I am looking forward to the most, it might seem a bit depressing, but just the opportunity to find friendly people. I know that might be weird, but over here I have never managed to find a friend, and it's creeping up on me that if I don't find one soon, i am going to have a lonely and miserable life. It's one of those things that I desperately want to change, but haven't had the chance to do anything about.
As for Japan itself, honestly there's not a one thing I want to see type of thing, I just love the country and I really, really want to go. I even want to move over there. That's probably a pipe dream given it's impossible to get any sort of savings over here, but a man can dream.
I have been twice! I used to live much closer, and my mother often has to travel there for work. I have been to Tokyo (a long long time ago) and Hokkaido (more recently). I liked Hokkaido very much! Sapporo is a wonderful city to walk in, if you like skiing there's also places like Niseko, and I know a few people who have been to Otaru and said it was wonderful! I agree, there. It was like something out of a fairy tale!
Honestly my favourite parts had to be the scenery and the food. Recommend going in different seasons if possible—very beautiful!!
It's one of those things that I desperately want to change, but haven't had the chance to do anything about.
, but a man can dream.