Omg you are going to love Japan! I took my Sony Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera Body to Tokyo and Kyoto last fall and the shots I got were just incredible. Honestly the low light performance in those narrow neon alleys is amazing! About the price though... I was in your exact same shoes last year trying to squeeze every penny. I ended up trying Greentoe because I was super skeptical but it actually worked out fantastic. I put in an offer for $1150 and it got accepted within like four hours by an authorized dealer. It felt like a total steal since it was brand new with the full warranty! If you are really pushing that $1200 limit you should definitely check out the used section on B&H Photo too. I found a Grade 9 Sony Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera Body for my brother there and it looked like nobody had ever even touched it. eBay is honestly a mess right now with people overcharging for high shutter counts, so I would stay away from there if you can. Ngl Greentoe is the secret weapon for getting that brand new gear feeling without the retail sting. Just make sure you account for tax in your offer because that caught me off guard the first time. Have the best time in Japan, its literally a photographers playground!