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Health + Wellness
This Japanese Island Is Home to Thousands of Hot Springs
Oita, on Japan’s southernmost Kyushu Island, has thousands of hot springs to explore. Here’s how to make the most of your time there.
May 10, 2023 02:39 PM
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Kristin Braswell
Hiking + Cycling
This Epic Hike in Japan Takes You Through Ancient Shrines, Onsen Towns, and Magical Forests
You’ve heard of the Camino de Santiago. But what about the Kumano Kodo? Here’s how to hike Japan’s sacred route.
April 10, 2024 07:14 PM
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Miranda Smith
Cities We Love
Is This San Francisco’s Most Underrated Neighborhood?
Here’s what to do, eat, and see in this tiny San Francisco neighborhood.
April 5, 2024 02:25 PM
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Jessie Beck
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
Travel Tips + Etiquette
8 Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest
Have you been waiting for the right moment to book an international trip? These destinations deliver more for your money right now.
May 23, 2026 05:08 AM
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Adam Wisniewski
Trending News
Tickets to Japan’s Upcoming Studio Ghibli Theme Park Go on Sale This August
Slated to open November 1, Ghibli Park will be located just outside of Nagoya.
May 17, 2022 03:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotels
In This Coastal Japanese Airbnb, Guests Are Given a Bed—and a Mystery to Solve
In a town in the Wakayama Prefecture, popular for hiking on the Kumano Kodo trail, this Airbnb invites guests to be immersed in a gripping mystery novel.
January 18, 2024 03:47 PM
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Jessie Beck
Trending News
Popular Japan Attractions Restrict Visitors in Effort to Curb Bad Tourist Behavior
The crackdown—including in Kyoto and Mount Fuji—comes amid growing concerns about overtourism.
May 8, 2024 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Loyalty + Rewards
Amex Centurion Lounges to Open 5 New Locations, a Speakeasy Concept, and Partner With Celebrity Chefs
In the new era of credit card lounge wars, American Express is the latest to up the ante by expanding its global lounge network, plus a big food and beverage push at its U.S. Centurion lounges.
July 25, 2025 11:46 AM
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Bailey Berg
Quizzes
Put Your Travel Knowledge to the Test With AFAR’s New Quiz
Trivia is rooted in Latin for “crossroads” (
trivium
), and offers another way to travel.
September 5, 2023 05:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Hotel News + Openings
A Japanese Outdoor Brand Debuted Its Glamping Concept in the U.S. We Got a First Look
How I became a Snow Peak fan-girl in one short weekend.
July 31, 2024 12:20 PM
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Naomi Tomky
Cities We Love
Kyoto’s Contemporary Bloom: The Most Exciting New Museums, Tours, and Hotels of 2021
Because so much was slated to open across Japan in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, this past year saw a number of Kyoto newcomers.
May 21, 2021 10:58 AM
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Adam H. Graham
Cruise
7 Up-and-Coming Cruise Destinations to Sail to in 2026
As cruise lines plot new itineraries, here are some of the more under-the-radar places to visit by sea this year—from the Alaskan wilderness to Tanzania’s Spice Islands and Toba, Japan.
February 18, 2026 05:54 PM
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Fran Golden
Visas + Passports
You’ll Need a Visa to Enter Japan Now
In addition to numerous strict conditions for entering Japan, visa-free travel from the U.S. is currently suspended.
June 16, 2022 09:46 AM
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Michelle Baran
Trains
8 Train Rides to Take for Stunning Spring Scenery
Enjoy the best of spring with a trip on a Japanese bullet train or a vintage railcar in England.
March 17, 2025 03:45 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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