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Museums + Galleries
Our 7 Favorite Limited-Edition Items From the Met’s 150th Anniversary Designer Collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art teamed up with Baggu, Allbirds, Catbird, and more to celebrate its sesquicentennial.
September 02, 2020 01:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Longreads
Honky-Tonk Tokyo
Underground in the world’s largest city, a fever for all things country lives on through line dancing, big hats, and even bigger personalities.
July 07, 2020 11:29 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Tips + News
What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown
As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.
May 27, 2020 02:46 PM
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Terry Ward
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
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
Outdoor Adventure
The Perfect Long Weekend From Tokyo
Waterfalls, national parks, and UNESCO-listed shrines and temples. Need we say more?
February 25, 2020 12:46 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Tips + News
A Concierge’s Guide to Tokyo
Ahead of the Olympics, one of the city’s top concierges shares what to do—and where to eat—in the Japanese capital.
February 17, 2020 09:21 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Hotels
Japan’s First Ace Hotel Is Accepting Reservations Now
Designed by esteemed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the 213-room hotel in Kyoto is available to book for stays beginning April 16, 2020.
January 30, 2020 04:00 PM
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Sarah Buder
Epic Trips
Some of Japan’s Ancient Castles Are Opening for Overnight Stays
The two feudal fortresses offering lodging experiences appear on the Japanese Castle Foundation’s list of “Top 100 Castles” in the country.
January 29, 2020 06:24 PM
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Sarah Buder
Tips + News
Tokyo’s Nature-Inspired Olympic Stadium Is Now Finished
Kengo Kuma designed the $1.43 billion new national stadium with wood sourced from each of Japan’s 47 prefectures.
December 26, 2019 09:40 AM
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Cassie Shortsleeve
Where to Travel Next
Where to Go in 2020
36 destinations to kick-start your travel dreaming and scheming.
December 09, 2019 09:45 AM
Trending News
How France’s Transit Strike Is Affecting Travelers in Paris
On Thursday, the Eiffel Tower and 11 of the 16 Métro lines in Paris were completely shut. Here’s what else travelers need to know.
December 05, 2019 02:58 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Trains
Get Cozy on These Scenic Train Rides This Winter
Take in the snowy scenery from inside a warm train car this season—preferably with a cup of cocoa in hand.
December 04, 2019 08:03 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Winter Sports
The World’s Most Charming Ski Towns
These destinations are just as much about the slopes as they are the après-ski.
November 06, 2019 10:26 AM
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AFAR Editors
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Japan’s Hidden Wine Region Offers Hot Springs, Hiking, and Historic Temples
Japan’s under-the-radar wine scene turns out so much more than sake. Get off the main tourist circuit and discover a distinctly Japanese take on all things wine in the Koshu Valley, an hour west of Tokyo.
September 25, 2019 02:18 PM
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Carrie Dykes
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