I am a bit biased as I live in Tokyo.
I think you can see an incredible amount of what is Japan from just Tokyo and area.
Tokyo has a lot of ....everything.
Old and new; trendy and traditional; busy and quiet, etc.
Kamakura is a day trip from Tokyo and has a lot of Temples and Shrines and scenery.
Kyoto is worth visiting for the traditional cultural sights.
I like Fushimi Inari (go early in the day to avoid the crowds)
Osaka is good but not super different than Tokyo.
If you get a JR Rail pass the travel costs can be reasonable - the return train trip to Kyoto is roughly equal to the cost of the 1week rail pass.
I have never been to the Robot Cafe.
The food in Japan is great and varied.
Even without an English menu or pictures, you can still have a great meal even if you just order what the people around you are ordering.
Most places are reasonably priced but look at the prices to be sure it's not crazily high (which does exist also).
Try neighbourhoods like Shimokitazawa; Yanaka/Nezu/Sendagi; Kagurazaka;
Baseball at Jingu Stadium (when in season)
Near Tokyo - Kamakura; Nikko; Kawagoe
How old are children? Ghibli Museum (have to book in advance); Kidzania; Joypolis
The Pocket WiFi (Ninja WiFI) works really well and forYen900 per day it is by far the most cost efficient way to stay connected.
Have a fun trip
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