Curious what a 14-day Japan trip actually costs for a family? Here’s our real breakdown for a family of 3: $11,085 across flights, hotels, food, transportation, and experiences, down to the dollar, with the mistakes and surprises included.

We spent months planning our Japan trip before we ever boarded the plane - here are the 10 lessons that actually made the difference, from how we mapped our route to what we'd do differently next time.

Is Japan actually kid-friendly? After 14 days traveling with our five-year-old, here's what surprised us, what we wish we'd known, and what we'd do differently - from the walking to the quiet trains to the small hotel rooms.