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Nov 20, 2023 · I have been covering travel for nearly a decade, primarily from a luxury perspective in both go-to destinations and off-the-beaten paths. I’ve also written for Vogue, Architectural Digest, and...
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- What It's Like in Japan Right Now
Japan’s borders have now completely reopened and tourists are allowed to move freely about the country. To enter, you must be fully vaccinated (including your initial vaccination course and a booster) or show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR testtaken within 72 hours of your departure flight. Before departure, you’re also required to download the M...
I used my American Airlines miles to book a flight on Japan Airlines (both are part of the One World alliance). Award flights started from 70,000 miles for a roundtrip economy ticket, which is 10,000 more points than pre-pandemic rates. We were able to check in online, but had to wait to obtain our boarding passes at the airport. At the check-in co...
The iconic Japan Rail pass, which allows you access to the Shinkansen (bullet trains), has been greatly improved since 2020. While you can still buy them at certain designated sales offices in the United States, there’s now an option to purchase them online, which also allows you to make train reservations ahead of time. If you purchase online, you...
Here’s the short answer: normal, but much less crowded. Intra-Japan tourism has always been high in the country, but there was a notable lack of Western faces on my trip, with the exception of in Kyoto. There were, however, plenty of Asia-Pacific visitors, and some European visitors. And while masks are not required in most venues, including on tra...
- Christina Liao
Christina Liao has been writing about luxury travel, food, and drinks for nearly a decade. She has contributed to publications like Vogue, Robb Report, Food & Wine, Business Insider,...
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