Japan Has Officially Reopened—Time to Check Out These Gorgeous Destinations

• [Japan Is Open Again](#toc_item_0) • [See the sights](#toc_item_1) • [Lemons on Pizza? Color Me Intrigued](#toc_item_2) • [Zesty!](#toc_item_3) • [The Quebecois Autumnal Spirit to Put You in the Autumnal Spirit](#toc_item_4) • [Make mine a double](#toc_item_5) • [Actress Zaria Loves LA’s Koreatown, Face Oils, and Croissants](#toc_item_6) • [Check it out](#toc_item_7) • [Where to Stay on Your Trip to Japan](#toc_item_8) • [Home away from home](#toc_item_9) *Header 728x90 [] It’s another beautiful day to open your inbox, delete 75 different emails from various washable rug startups and food delivery services, and get to the good stuff: the Thrillist newsletter! As someone who spends roughly two and a half hours a day deleting spam, I am really happy to be able to kick back here with you, in the safety and joys of this space. The coast is clear; let’s have some fun. Yesterday, I found myself eating the messiest sandwich in the world while sitting on a bench outside a laundromat in the rain with nary a napkin in sight, only the rain water bouncing off the gutter above to wash me, so today can only be an improvement. Be the New York Eccentric you wish to see in the world, as I always say. Shall we get to the stories? Today we have one about the grand reopening of Japan, the hype surrounding putting lemons on your pizza, the most delicious autumnal spirit direct from Quebec, a day off in LA with Zaria, and all the incredible Airbnbs you could stay at in Japan (now that it’s open, and all). Well, I’d say you have your reading cut out for you, and I have a date with destiny (deleting all my spam mail and having a third cup of coffee). [-Ned Riseley, Senior Copywriter]( [ [( Travel [] [Japan Is Open Again]( We have some exciting news: Japan is officially open to tourists again. After maintaining a very cautious and strict COVID travel policy, you can go to Japan and explore the sights. Not that you need any more reasons to get out there and explore the wonders of this island nation, but here are some ideas for what to do once you’ve braved the 14-hour flight (from New York). You could visit a stunning castle on a mountaintop, exhale in a calming bamboo forest, wander through the neon-lit streets of Osaka’s Shinsekai district. The world is your oyster! [] [See the sights]( [( [( FOOD & DRINK [] [Lemons on Pizza? Color Me Intrigued]( Citrus can transform your pizza into a refreshing delicious treat, apparently. Just ask the pizzerias along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, where doughs and toppings are often heavy on the lemon and the zest. Read this article and learn about the tradition of putting lemon on a pizza and why it’s having such a moment now. There’s even a pizzeria that has gotten into putting kumquat on its pizza, if you’re looking to get really obscure. It’s always an honor to get to use the word “kumquat,” so you’re welcome. [] [Zesty!]( [( *Sponsored Ads List [( food & drink [] [The Quebecois Autumnal Spirit to Put You in the Autumnal Spirit]( If you aren’t feeling the autumn spirit yet, might I recommend trying acerum, the boozy drink popular in Quebec that is sure to give you a little kick for what ails you. It’s maple-based, but it’s not sweet or syrupy. Imagine a delicious maple-y spirit, but with the sophistication and complexity of something more like a whiskey, and the uniqueness of other spirits from the Quebec region (like wild mushroom gin and amaretto made from lichen moss). I will certainly be pouring myself a glass of acerum and sitting down next to a crackling fire (the kind that you watch on your TV). [] [Make mine a double]( [//groupninemedia.createsend.com/campaigns/content/edit/DE0CA41E849921082540EF23F30FEDED?origin=CampaignCreationChecklist#]( *720x300 Ad Banner [( travel [] [Actress Zaria Loves LA’s Koreatown, Face Oils, and Croissants]( Zaria is the star of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, and she has impeccable taste in croissants and more. Join her on a tour of her favorite spots in Los Angeles, from visiting a pottery studio she’s been frequenting since high school to facials at The Beauty Sandwich to chocolate soufflé at the Beverly Hills Polo Lounge. She really knows how to treat herself! Even if you don’t have time to grab a soufflé in Beverly Hills, you can always live vicariously through this article. [] [Check it out]( [( [( travel [] [Where to Stay on Your Trip to Japan]( We’ve already given you some ideas for where to visit on your trip to the newly reopened Japan, but where are you going to stay? Try one of these unique Airbnbs that we rounded up. From a beautiful modern minimalist apartment in Tokyo to an architectural wonder called the Yoshino Cedar House in a more rural setting, these Airbnbs are seriously beautiful and beautifully unexpected. Japan, you coy mistress, keeping these beautiful homes secret all this time. Treehouses? A mchiya inside a temple?! I’m at a loss for words, and that’s saying something… [] [Home away from home]( [( *Footer 728x90 Thrillist Editorial - Favorable reviews cannot be bought. Read our [Terms & Conditions](, [Privacy Policy]( Delivered by Thrillist.com, 568 Broadway, Suite 507, New York, NY 10012 [212.966.2263]( Sent to {EMAIL}. Add themove@newsletter.thrillist.com to your safe-sender list so our emails get to your inbox. [View On The Web]( [Content Settings]( [Unsubscribe](