9 Common Mistakes First-Time Japan Travelers Make
Flights, hotels, points, pacing, and the lessons learned years of traveling to Japan
The Beginner Hotel Strategy We Use for Japan Trips
How normal travelers use credit card points to save on great hotels in Japan - and occasionally splurge on once-in-a-lifetime stays
The Beginner Strategy We Use to Fly to Japan on Miles
How annual trips to Japan became a reality - and how we stopped paying full price for flights
14 Nights in Japan on Points: Final Thoughts, Mistakes, and Favorite Moments
This is Part 5 of 5 in our 14-night Japan trip on points
In this final part: Our biggest surprises, favorite experiences, and the travel lessons we’ll carry into every future Japan trip
Bones Before Meat: How I Plan Japan Trips That Actually Work
This is Part 2 of 5 in our 14-night Japan trip on points
In this part: How I approached planning a first trip to Japan for friends - balancing points, expectations, and leaving space for the unexpected
A 14-Night Japan Trip on Points: Premium Flights, Luxury Hotels, and First-Timer Reactions
This is Part 1 of 5 in our 14-night Japan trip on points
In this part: $14,000 for flights and hotels. $945 out of pocket. Here’s how we used points and miles to plan a bougie 14-night Japan itinerary
The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - Part 3: Routing, Logistics, and Preparing for the Trip
Smart routing and logistics decisions that protect your time, energy, and sanity in Japan
The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - The Complete Overview
How I search, compare, and strategically book award flights and hotels to Japan