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Destination Spotlight
8 Must-Stop Places on a Trip Around Japan
Visit both well-loved and lesser-known places on your next Japan trip.
June 2, 2023 05:19 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
AFAR Advisor
11 Travel Destinations That Are About to Get More Popular
These 11 destinations might not be on your radar.
October 3, 2019 03:46 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Tips + News
Japan Is Testing an Even Faster Bullet Train
The speed would make it the fastest of its kind in the world.
May 29, 2019 10:22 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Packing Tips + Gear
16 Travel Apps That Travel Editors Actually Use
AFAR editors hand-picked these apps to make traveling easier at every step of your trip, from outlining a packing list and booking hotels to figuring out exchange rates and translating words.
July 11, 2024 02:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
Tips + News
Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets
Whether you’re on the hunt for an over-the-top escape or an affordable getaway, we’ve got you covered.
March 12, 2020 04:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Hotels
These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip
Plan your trip to Asia around one of these exciting new retreats across seven destinations, from the Maldives to Mongolia.
October 28, 2022 05:33 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Outdoor Adventure
A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater
From Fiji to Mexico and beyond, these are the essential places to dive deep.
September 11, 2025 03:04 PM
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Terry Ward
Food + Drink
A Guide to Japanese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Japan
Japan’s world-renowned cuisine is a reflection of its storied history. Don’t leave the country without trying these foods.
June 12, 2025 01:55 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Where to Travel Next
Where to Go in 2020
36 destinations to kick-start your travel dreaming and scheming.
December 9, 2019 09:45 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Hotels We Love
The Best Hotels in Tokyo to Book Now
There’s no shortage of amazing stays in Japan’s capital—and these 15 hotels are the city’s best.
June 15, 2023 09:09 AM
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Adam H. Graham
Health + Wellness
7 Unique Chocolate Experiences Around the World
From exploring old-school chocolate-making techniques to getting a cacao-infused spa treatment, here’s how to go beyond the bar.
February 6, 2018 08:43 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
COVID + Travel
Japan Cancels Cherry Blossom Festivals and More as It Faces Coronavirus Outbreak
If you’re traveling to Japan, these are the events that are canceled and museums and theme parks that are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
February 27, 2020 05:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Tips + News
7 Luxury Travel Trends for 2020
Luxury travel will never go back to the way it was before, and the travel industry—through top travel advisors, hotels, cruise lines, and destinations—has the power to lead the way.
December 12, 2019 04:03 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Health + Wellness
Why You Should Go Forest Bathing in Japan
Japan is the birthplace of the forest bathing trend. One writer went straight to the source to gain a new perspective on life in one of the country’s 62 official healing forests. Here’s how you can, too.
October 29, 2018 10:15 PM
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Katie Lockhart
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Eat Sushi in Japan, According to a Seafood Expert
You’re not traveling to a far corner of Japan just for unforgettable snow. Hokkaido is also ground zero for some of the world’s most coveted seafood.
December 2, 2015 07:49 PM
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Rosecrans Baldwin
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