Curious what a 14-day Japan trip actually costs? Here's our complete, real breakdown — 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.