Ewan McDonaldNZ Herald·11 Aug, 2026 02:00 AM5 mins to readOne of these places was named the Best International Destination in the NZ Herald Travel Readers' Choice Awards, but which one? And do you agree with the winning choice?Japan has been crowned top international destination - as voted by you - in Herald’s Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. From sushi to epic snow, this is why it tops Kiwis’ travel lists, writes Ewan McDonald
You figure it out. Some say it’s the increased number of direct and one-stop
