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      <image:caption>Take the trip - it’s worth it!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Name a more picturesque backdrop for your 6th birthday…am I right!?!?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Definitely “off the beaten path” but so worth it!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A menu or display like this can look completely safe at a glance — but teriyaki glazes and sauces almost always contain soy sauce, so it's worth asking before assuming.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Plain potato chips are an easy to convenience store snack — always worth double-checking the label, since ingredients can vary.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Specialty foods like soba and tempura were never off the table — planning ahead meant we got to enjoy the dishes we actually came to Japan for.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yes! You can even experience Japan’s famous egg sando as a gluten-free version.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This soufflé pancake was completely gluten-free and one of many moments that proved Japan doesn't have to mean giving up the food you actually want to eat.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Grilled seafood at markets and food stalls often gets brushed with soy sauce during cooking. It's always worth asking before assuming it's safe.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Can you believe all of this-and so much more-is gluten-free in Japan?! From sushi and ramen to okonomiyaki and even ice cream cones, I was surprised by how many delicious options I found.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Convenience store breakfasts consisting of items like smoothies became the norm for us. It’s always worth double-checking the label, since ingredients can vary.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Would I do it again? Absolutely and photos like this one are exactly why - I never felt like I missed out on any family meals because of the planning I did prior to leaving on our trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jackson getting into the ryokan experience in his yukata. One of the fun parts of staying at a traditional Japanese inn.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Luggage forwarding was one of the best decisions we made. Sending our bags ahead meant we never had to drag them through a crowded train station.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Just a short walk from Shibuya Station. Location was the biggest factor in choosing this hotel, and it paid off every day of our stay.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Staying on Miyajima was a bit of a splurge, but the spacious room, beautiful views, and chance to stay on the island made it well worth it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A quiet moment in our Osaka hotel with a cup of tea and a little time to recharge. After long days of exploring, having a comfortable place to slow down was worth every bit of it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fourteen days, seven destinations, one route through Japan - here's the whole trip, start to finish.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We started in Tokyo, modern, historic, and endlessly walkable before working our way west across the rest of the country.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>From Tokyo's neon streets to Kyoto's endless red gates, the route was designed to show as many sides of Japan as possible in one trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Luggage forwarding was one of the best decisions we made. Sending our bags ahead meant we never had to drag them through a crowded train station.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The shawl got so much use that even our son borrowed it more than once - a small, lightweight item that pulled a lot of weight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Watching the Shinkansen’s approach the station was a highlight of the trip!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>For younger children, a separate ticket often isn't required if they're sitting with an adult rather than in their own seat. Our five-year-old rode this way for every Shinkansen leg of the trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Shinkansen ended up being a highlight of the trip and catching Mount Fuji through the window on the way back to Tokyo is exactly why! (Even if Jackson’s face doesn’t show it in the moment :)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trains ended up being one of the easiest parts of traveling through Japan. Far less intimidating once you're actually standing on the platform.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Suica isn't just for trains. We used it constantly at convenience stores like this Lawson for quick breakfasts and snacks throughout the trip.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Catching a glimpse of Mount Fuji through the window was one of our favorite Shinkansen moments even if not everyone was in the mood for a photo.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Between walking and navigating trains all day, carrying a tired kid becomes second nature. Plan for it rather than fighting it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We took a taxi in Kyoto to make it to a café before it closed. A good example of when the extra cost is worth the time saved.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fourteen days, seven destinations, and one big question before we left: what would this actually cost?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Flights were our single biggest expense.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trout fishing in Hakone was one of our cash-only experiences. About $60 for an afternoon we still talk about.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kids under 6 don't need their own Shinkansen ticket if they're sitting on your lap. Jackson rode this way the entire trip, which kept our transportation costs lower than you might expect.</image:caption>
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