Two Norwegian male really-really late 20-somethings looking for
semi-cheapo accomodation for super-charged Gibsonesque tour of Tokyo
in July. Preferably busy area, central and close to subway. Capsule
hotel suggestion need not apply, extra points for originality and
zest.

Dear kipster,
  

  I found some cheap accomodation for you in tokyo.I hope you will appreciate.

  This is asian culture center where economical accomodation is available for 
  students and academic researchers at reasonable price with enough facilities.
  
  AJIA BUNKA KAIKAN (Asian Bunka Kaikan) 
12-13 Honkomagome-2, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113 
(subway Mita line, Sengoku Station exit no A3) 
Tel:          03-3946-4121 
Fax:         03-3946-7599 
E-mail:     LE0067@niftyserve.or.jp 
  


  Another is gaijin house. The rate is 2500 yen per night or 2000 yen for students.
  The house is modern and furniture is all new. The facilities in kitchen are
  excellent and there is free tea and coffee as well as free rental of bikes 
  and a mobile phone.
  
  Details: Ichikawa convienient location 047-039-1539
                                  www.freesianet.co.jp/gaijin
                                   
  
  
  Yet another cheap accomodation is " Tokyo international youth hostel".
  It is next to Lidanashi station. It is at the 18th floor and it is 
  clean, elegant and comfortable. It has a beautiful sight from bedrooms
  as well as bathroom. But you must come back before 10:30 p.m.
  
  
  addl. links:
  Guesthouse in Ikejiri Ohashi

  http://www.agencedetokyo.com/flat.html

  hotels in japan
  http://www.tokyo.to/links/Section/Accomodation.html
   
 hope this helps.
  
 Warm regards,
  Solutionpro_ga

It could be alleged that the question was difficult and asked in an
opaque manner, but the answer does not take into account our call for
a special accomodation highlighting the futuristic / extremely urban
aspects of Tokyo housing. In suggesting hostels with in non-central
locations and strict curfews the answer does not take into account our
wish for a 'turbo charged' vacation, and would suggest a lack of
comprehension.

Another issue we had was the week and a half it took for the question
to be posted. Before the answer arrived we had long since found a
place to live.