Tokyo is a dream for solo travellers, from ramen bars to kaiten (conveyor-belt) sushi restaurants and capsule hotels.
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Yes, you can travel to Japan by yourself. However, if you are 16 years old or younger, then we strongly recommend obtaining a letter of consent from all of your parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and bringing the letter with you to Japan.
$5000 is more than enough for one person for at comfortable two-week trip after an economy airfare from the USA and economy to mid-range hotel reservations are arranged in advance.
Tokyo is a dream for solo travellers, from ramen bars to kaiten (conveyor-belt) sushi restaurants and capsule hotels. No one will think twice about you dining, sightseeing, shopping or staying at a hotel alone. The city is safe, too; even at night you shouldn't be worried about exploring, especially in busier hubs.
Smoking and buying tobacco is illegal in Japan under the age of 20. Just like when buying alcohol, shops may ask for an identification to verify your age. Although cigarette can be purchased 24/7 at a variety of locations including vending machines, unfortunately, tourists can not purchase it from there.
Japan has always been reputed as an expensive place to travel. But in reality, you don't need to splurge when visiting the country, especially Tokyo. Compared to other cities in Japan, Tokyo is more expensive because it is a metropolis.