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Tips + News
Tokyo Closes Cherry Blossom Parks to Slow Spread of Coronavirus
Although many flower festivals have been canceled due to COVID-19, people still flocked to see the blooms last weekend, despite official requests that everyone stay home.
March 27, 2020 03:55 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Hotels
Kitoki Inn Brings the Japanese Onsen Experience to British Columbia
While Japan is nearly 5,000 miles away from Canada, a new boutique inn outside of Vancouver has incorporated elements of that country’s strong minimalist aesthetic into its forest and bathhouse experience.
March 2, 2022 01:26 PM
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Claudia Laroye
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
Health + Wellness
Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own
From practicing yoga in Sri Lanka to soaking in hot springs in Banff National Park, here’s where to treat your mind, body, and soul kindly.
January 23, 2026 12:37 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Where to Travel Next
Discover a Diverse World of Possibilities on a Trip to Washington, D.C.
From legendary museums to globally inspired events and restaurants serving international cuisines, here’s how you can take a trip around the world without leaving the District.
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Art + Culture
9 Ways to Avoid Offending Anyone When Traveling in Asia
It’s always a good idea to learn local etiquette before traveling somewhere unfamiliar.
February 20, 2024 12:59 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Art + Culture
12 Movies Set in Tokyo to Stream Right Now
If you’re longing for a trip to Tokyo, get a shot of Japanese culture by watching these movies—from anime to film festival favorites—all set in the capital city.
May 15, 2020 05:30 PM
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Staff
Off The Tourist Trail
6 Underrated Ways to Experience California Without The Crowds
Road trip through quieter coastal cities, find alternative wine regions, and explore Japanese heritage in L.A.'s South Bay.
December 10, 2024 04:50 PM
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Jessica Ritz
Restaurants + Cafés
This City Has More Michelin Stars Than Any Other
For the 13th consecutive year, Japan’s capital holds its crown as the most Michelin-starred city in the world, according to the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2020.
December 2, 2019 06:16 PM
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Sarah Buder
Where to Travel Next
5 Unhurried Trips From Kyoto to the African Bush
From an after-hours temple visit in Kyoto to a private safari, Roam by Tauck plans the details so you can slow down.
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Art + Architecture
A New Takashi Murakami Exhibit Is Coming to Los Angeles in May
The exhibition includes 18 pieces and immersive installations that showcase some of the Japanese artist’s most recognizable works and his signature dreamy, anime-inspired style.
April 6, 2022 01:40 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Hotels
12 Hotels Opening This Year Worth Planning an Entire Trip Around
Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.
February 14, 2025 12:54 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Books
A Library Devoted to Japanese Novelist Murakami Is Opening in Tokyo
Visitors enter the new library through a tunnel-like passageway, designed as an homage to Murakami’s protagonists who often travel between the real and the surreal.
September 22, 2021 01:18 PM
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Mari Yamaguchi
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in Tokyo at Home
During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Tokyo from the safety and comfort of your own home.
April 28, 2020 04:33 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Trending News
A New Ranking Reveals the World’s Busiest Airports—and Nearly Half Are in the United States
If you’re a frequent traveler, chances are you have flown to, through, or from one of these international gateways. Here’s our guide to the world’s busiest airports.
April 17, 2026 12:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
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