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Affiliate Disclosure
Website: https://www.yenwanders.com
Last updated: June 29, 2025
Contact: hello.yenwanders@gmail.com
Our commitment to transparency
Yen Wanders is an independent Japan travel blog. We believe in being completely transparent about how this site earns money, so you can read our content with full knowledge of any commercial relationships.
What are affiliate links?
Some links on Yen Wanders are affiliate links. This means if you click on one of these links and then make a purchase or booking, we earn a small commission — at absolutely no extra cost to you. You pay the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the provider. Affiliate links are our primary way of keeping Yen Wanders free to use. Without them, we could not continue creating free travel guides, tools, and content.
Which affiliate programmes do we use?
We currently participate in the following affiliate programmes:
Travelpayouts
- Covers flight search tools, hotel booking, JR Pass sales, travel insurance, and transport passes
- Partner brands may include: Booking.com, Agoda, Klook, JRailPass, Aviasales, and others
- Programme details: travelpayouts.com
Booking.com Partner Programme
- We may link directly to hotels and accommodation on Booking.com
- Programme details: booking.com/affiliate-program
Amazon Associates
- We may recommend travel gear, guidebooks, or accessories sold on Amazon
- As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases
- Programme details: affiliate-program.amazon.com
We may add further affiliate partnerships over time. This page will be updated to reflect any new programmes.
FTC disclosure
In accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose that Yen Wanders may receive compensation for links to products and services on this site. This disclosure applies to all content on yenwanders.com, our social media channels, email newsletters, and any other communication we publish.
GDPR and cookie disclosure
Affiliate tracking relies on cookies placed on your device when you click an affiliate link. Under GDPR, we obtain your consent before enabling these cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings button in our website footer.
Our editorial standards
Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content. Here is our commitment to you:
- We only recommend products, services, and providers we genuinely believe are useful for budget travellers
- We never accept payment to feature a product in a review or guide
- We never allow advertisers or partners to approve or alter our content before publication
- If we have a negative experience with a product, we say so — even if we have an affiliate relationship with that provider
- We aim to recommend the best-value options for our readers, not the highest-commission options for us
Sponsored content
Occasionally we may publish sponsored posts or work with brands on campaigns. Any sponsored content will be clearly marked as "Sponsored" or "In partnership with [Brand]" at the top of the post. Sponsored content is always written honestly and in line with our editorial standards.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, advertising practices, or editorial standards, please get in touch. We are happy to be open about how this site works.
Email: hello.yenwanders@gmail.com
Website: https://www.yenwanders.com