@Andy Capp went to Japan recently. He might have some tips for you.
Indeed, I've been there several times and my wife is Japanese but I don't know how much I can add to what has already been said. I'll give it a go though.
My family (wife and two boys - 13 and 10) are going to Japan from February 24 - March 14
We love eating (not fat) street food, but can also appreciate some fine dining.
My kids enjoy anime, not super hardcore, but the usual Dragon Ball, One Piece, Ju Jutsu Kaize, Jo Jo's Bizzare Adventure
I appreciate architecture, culture, temples and having a beer
My wife likes photography
We land in Tokyo on evening of February 24 staying near the Ueno Park / Tokyo Dome City
We move to Kyoto on March 2 staying in the Higashiyama Ward
We move to Osaka on March 6 staying in the Dotonbori area, also taking in the sumo tournament on March 10
We head out to Hiroshima on March 12 to take in the history there
Coming back to Tokyo for one night on the 14th
any and all suggestions are welcomed, no stalkers please
Re:
"We love eating (not fat) street food, but can also appreciate some fine dining."
and,
"I appreciate architecture, culture, temples and having a beer"
Kyoto is where you are likely to have the best time on this score, although you can find amazing food and drink everywhere, including the 7-11's as someone has pointed out. Ditto lots of great architecture everywhere but Kyoto is kind of special.
While you are there, be sure to check out the
Gekkeikan Sake Museum and the
Kyoto Imperial Palace. Before Tokyo, Kyoto was at one time the capital of Japan. And I almost forgot to mention the
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
I took this picture:
For an amazing dining experience I'd suggest staying at a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, although they might be a tad expensive for an entire family--I really don't know. You may see meals like this breakfast,
Seems like you have Hiroshima covered and I know nothing about Osaka, sadly.
Odaiba, which might be a distance east of Tokyo, for the giant Gundam. May as well turn yourselves into Gundam and Gunpla fans prior to going.
I forget where, but there was some sort of selfie museum or something with optical illusion art where you pose and the perspective makes it look different. There's a name for that type of thing, but forgot.
If you don't like wasabi, avoid Japanese mayo.
Some fruits are really expensive, but you have to look at the grapes. You don't see those in the states.
Kewpie mayo doesn't have wasabi in it and it is far superior to any North American variety in any circumstance. Just watch out for what restaurants call "spicy mayo". I take no exception to the rest of this, however. I particularly agree with the first paragraph.
You're probably onto it already but get a rail pass for the Shinkansen and the rest of the network, great way to get around the country
100% It's a really fantastic way to travel.
One other thing, I second the mention of visiting an onsen as often as you can manage. Volcanic hot springs FTW.
I need to go for now but I'll see what else I can recall a bit later.
