Hey all! So our June trip is called. Just refunded all tickets and hotels. My parents are older and I really do not want to risk traveling any time soon.

our next options would be August (not sure about 2020, but 2021) or Jan 2021 or 2022. The Aug20 and Jan21 trips might be tight with award availability since we’re within the 330day window with AA but I’m planning ahead.

I’ve been to Japan in July and August so I have an idea of what to expect for a summer trip, but what about a January trip? I know the fam won’t be into winter sports and we’ll be keeping the trip around Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka. So trips up north where there’ll be more snow won’t be considered (I think). I know there’ll still be crowds, but not as bad as the summer from what I’ve read. Also we’ll miss out on festivals. On the flip side, it won’t be hot in Jan, the winters are mild (we’re used to NYC winter, and I’m used to Midwest) and we won’t have to worry about typhoons in August. Greenery around temples won’t be as great in the summer but I don’t think it’ll be that bad.

any other pros and cons you guys have experienced?

thanks!