In 2026, travellers are swapping bucket lists for passion-led trips built around food, fitness, creativity and purpose.

The four-day event will once again celebrate Hanami, the centuries-old Japanese custom of appreciating the beauty of cherry blossoms.

In what might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Johannes Vermeer’s iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring will be exhibited at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art from August 21 to September 27. Even better: ...