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Where to Go in Winter
Winter Is Japan’s Most Underrated Travel Season—6 Reasons That Will Have You Booking Your Trip Immediately
Here are compelling reasons to consider a trip to Japan in the winter.
December 16, 2024 02:38 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time to Visit Japan For Every Type of Trip
Here’s when to go to Japan for cherry blossoms, skiing, and fewer crowds.
October 7, 2025 02:46 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Where to Travel Next
7 Charming Small Towns in Japan You Must Visit
Venture beyond the big cities and you’ll find peaceful onsen, historic architecture, and the freshest sushi.
October 3, 2024 11:45 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Outdoor Adventure
In a Lesser-Known Part of Japan, Outdoor Adventure Awaits
Explore bubbling volcanoes, primeval forests, and fantastical wildlife in the far east of Hokkaido.
March 22, 2024 01:25 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Travel Tips + Etiquette
A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Onsen Etiquette
Before visiting a traditional onsen, you need to know these specific rules for entering (and enjoying) the natural-spring bathhouses.
January 29, 2023 02:31 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Air Travel News
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Briefly Closed After Japan Airlines Flight Burst Into Flames
Video shows the plane skidding along the tarmac as it caught fire. All 379 passengers onboard the Japan Airlines flight survived, but five Coast Guard crew members perished in the crash that caused the blaze.
January 2, 2024 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Where to Travel Next
The Most Authentic Places to Shop and Dine in Los Angeles
Explore the best of the city and get a true taste of LA culture and cuisine
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Air Travel News
New Airline Starlux Wants to Fly You to Taiwan in Affordable Luxury
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines just unveiled its first intercontinental route between Los Angeles and Taipei, on planes that feature BMW-designed interiors, elevated Taiwanese cuisine, and smooth jazz.
May 4, 2023 05:51 PM
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Bailey Berg
AFAR Approved
Samsung and Apple Both Offer Luggage Trackers. Which Is More Accurate?
Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and the Apple AirTag compared when tracking luggage on a recent trip to Japan.
March 22, 2024 01:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Ocean Cruises
6 Best Japan Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
Drawn to Japan’s natural marvels or curious about its culture and cuisine? Whether you want to sail in luxury or with a locally owned boutique ship, there’s a perfect Japan cruise for you.
June 17, 2024 07:00 PM
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Fran Golden
Hotels
Enjoy These 13 Free Perks at Hotels Around the World
Vinyl libraries, fashion accessories, winter sleds, and free museum passes—hotels are getting creative with their complimentary perks.
October 24, 2024 08:06 AM
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Cat Sposato
Where to Go in Spring
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds
The best places to see cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other. Plus, where to find some of the country’s top festivals.
February 26, 2026 11:09 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Epic Trips
Canoeing, Snowshoeing, and Getting Naked With Strangers in Japan
Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.
March 13, 2024 05:12 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Outdoor Adventure
Japan’s Fall Foliage Rivals Its Cherry Blossoms—Here Are 8 Beautiful Places to See It
Gorgeous leaves are everywhere in Japan, from the center of Tokyo to a lake backed by Mt. Fuji.
August 26, 2025 02:46 AM
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Rob Goss
Tips + News
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Have Been Postponed Until Summer 2021
The event will now start almost exactly a year after it was supposed to, in July 2021.
March 30, 2020 01:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
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