This is a totally Scott-esque way to start off. I picked Kanda first, because when I came here last year to visit, (before I ever decided to move here) it was where I stayed.
Only it wasn't. I stayed in Ochanomizu, which is close but not the same. Oh well. I walked around, found an udon shop that wasn't too full of salarymen, and had a 300 yen lunch of noodles and seaweed. Very healthy and cheap. There are ways to save money in Tokyo, don't believe everything you hear.
Kanda is busy, but not crazy like Shinjuku. It's on the East side of the circular Yamanote line, at about 3:00. It's between the much more famous Akihabara and the much busier Tokyo Station. A 5 minute walk from the station and you can go to the Mitsui Museum. Admission is only 800 yen.
I have to allocate my time a little better. I got up early and ran, did some errands, and then went to Kanda. I walked around there for a couple of hours, so I'm a little tired. Luckily, it's still Fall break (2 more days left), so I am 30 seconds away from a nap. Ahhh!
I'll add pictures and stuff. Patience!!