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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
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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AFAR Editors
Health + Wellness
Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50
With these inexpensive products and easy tips from spa experts around the world, you can turn your home into an oasis of calm for an evening, a weekend, or longer.
April 14, 2020 06:47 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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
Tips + News
You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District
In parts of the city’s historic Gion neighborhood, residents are enforcing a photography ban in response to impolite behavior from travelers.
October 30, 2019 02:52 PM
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Sarah Buder
History + Culture
How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals
Across the country, centuries-old traditions permeate contemporary culture. A new set of immersive photography tours grant travelers the rare access necessary to document them.
April 24, 2019 07:59 PM
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Sarah Buder
Food + Drink
6 Can’t-Miss Experiences on This Olive-Obsessed Japanese Island
Olive fanatics rejoice: Shodoshima, an off-the-beaten-path island in southern Japan, is a haven for all things olive (there’s even an olive theme park!).
March 11, 2019 03:37 PM
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Laura Martin
Weekend Getaways
The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States
There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.
February 20, 2019 10:53 AM
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AFAR Editors
Art + Culture
6 Captivating Craft Scenes to Explore in Japan
A country that spent much of its history in isolation, Japan claims unique arts and crafts traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation, with little influence from the outside world.
October 17, 2018 04:26 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Books
Required Reading: 29 New Books for Every Type of Traveler
From a history of the German punk movement to an illustrated, kid-friendly guide to the world’s greatest mountain, there’s a book on this list for each adventurer in your life.
October 10, 2018 04:43 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Travel Tales
Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan
No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.
February 12, 2018 07:00 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Art + Architecture
Iconic Artist Yayoi Kusama Comes Full Circle
When Kusama’s wildly popular “Infinity Mirrors” exhibition opened in Seattle, her work revisited the site of her first American solo show.
June 20, 2017 02:17 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Style + Design
You Need to Know About Mongolia’s Fashion Scene
A new generation of Mongolian designers is shaking up the fashion industry.
April 11, 2017 09:14 PM
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Erum Jilani
Where to Travel Next
The Austin of New Zealand Should Be Your Next Stop
In formerly-under-the-radar Wellington, the art scene is simply, gloriously, unavoidable.
August 08, 2016 04:14 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Style + Design
A Detailed Look Inside Japan’s Modern Crafts Movement
In a city known for its rich history, a new wave of artisans is making Kyoto the place to be.
September 21, 2015 03:21 PM
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Tom Downey
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