Traveling to Japan

Your flight is probably gonna be the most expensive piece of your trip to Japan. This can range from 600€ up to ... (fill in 4-digit number). So here are some tips that I learnt from my experience.

• When booking your flight online, always try several websites. Also try to check that some of those websites aren't using the same search engine, as those will probably give the same results.
  And if they are using the same search engine, try finding out which search engine and try to find flights directly on that search engine in stead of going through the portal of the travel agency, as they might get some commission.
• Start checking for flights about 4-5 months ahead, and keep doing so until 2 months before departure. This is because there can be a week where a certain airline might have a (big) discount. Low prices tend to be around 700-900€, but in that cheap week, I've seen it drop to 580€ (I was even too late to book that one). I have always had a flight that was between 600-700€ (flight & fuel tax included)
• Try finding a japanese travel agency or one that is specialized in Japan in your city/country. Check their website or call them up as they might have good deals for cheap flights. (tip from Corybobory

So when you think you have found a cheap flight, don't hesitate too much, because they might be gone in a few days. I've had it myself, if you happen to have one under 600€, take it immediately, if you have one between 600-700 wait 2-3 days,above 700€, wait until about 2 months before you go.

Links:
Belgium:
http://www.connections.be/
http://online.atponline.be/

Rest of the world:
http://www.expedia.com/

I'll try to find some other links to websites.