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Hotels
Airbnb Enters the Hotel Business (Sort Of)
This Japanese town could be your next Airbnb host.
February 15, 2017 08:28 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Where to Travel Next
Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path
Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.
December 4, 2025 07:16 AM
Solo Travel
For Travelers Seeking Solitude, Spend The Night in One of These Japanese Temples
Peaceful accommodations for spiritual wanderers.
May 23, 2018 07:58 PM
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Lara Dalinsky
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
Festivals + Events
Why Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Are Different This Year
The blooms are happening earlier this year—which isn’t a cause for celebration.
April 7, 2017 01:39 PM
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Matt Villano
Hotels
Susan Sarandon Loves Hotels and Wants to Take the Train More
Susan Sarandon talks about birthday cakes in the Grand Canyon, her airplane binge-watching habit, and how her son showed her another side of Japan. But before all that, we had to talk about our doorman.
February 7, 2020 11:00 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
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
Books
14 Spring and Summer Cookbooks for Chefs Who Love to Travel
These new cookbooks—including a guide to the nuanced cuisines of Hawai‘i and several memoir-slash-recipe guides—are the next best thing to hitting the road.
May 11, 2021 06:15 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
AFAR Advisor
Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel
Plus, should there be a Code of Conduct for travelers?
August 21, 2019 01:57 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Family Travel
Why You Should Travel Internationally With Your Children
Yes, there are hassles. No, you don’t get to do whatever you want, whenever you want. But international travel with children will show you a world that you’d never otherwise see.
June 27, 2019 06:08 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Tips + News
A Recent Trip to Asia Reveals the Toll of Coronavirus on Tourism
AFAR’s SEO manager Jessie Beck booked a vacation to Japan and South Korea well before the COVID-19 outbreak began taking over international headlines. When she got on the ground, things were changing—quickly.
March 10, 2020 07:55 PM
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Jessie Beck
Packing Tips + Gear
Pack Like a Pro: What the Founder of Brooklyn Brewery Never Leaves Behind
In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.
August 20, 2018 02:55 PM
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Mike Arnot
Photo Essays
AFAR Photo Awards 2019
We asked to see the world through your lens—and you showed us. Here are the winners and jurors’ picks of the 2019 AFAR Photo Awards presented by United MileagePlus.
July 31, 2019 10:36 AM
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Staff
Travel Tales
Travel Stories From Award-Winning Women Writers
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we went back in the AFAR archives to honor some of our best storytellers.
March 6, 2020 05:30 PM
Bars + Nightlife
5 Great Places to Drink Matcha in Japan
5 Great Places to Drink Matcha in Japan
February 11, 2016 01:04 PM
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Alex Schechter
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