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Architecture

King of the mild frontier

Kozo Futagi saw a gap in the Japanese market for log cabins as affordable second homes. He's had to roll in a different direction – when people move in, they stay put.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 7 min read
Wooden log cabin with extended deck surrounded by lush green trees and manicured lawn at Bess Magma Tokyo showroom.
Fashion

Hidden layers

As the mercury falls, residents of the Japanese capital are keeping warm with subtle and quietly playful combinations.

  • Issue #147
  • 3 min read
Young man in navy peacoat and brown trousers holds blue leather bag, standing against stone building wall
Transport

Side effects

Once a utilitarian Soviet vehicle, Ural Motorcycles are back in vogue. Junichi Toyofuku is taken for a spin.

  • Issue #147
  • 4 min read
Man with helmet and goggles sitting in motorcycle sidecar recording with microphone
Food & Drink

Business

Nori Ko scaled back his Tokyo juice empire to reconnect with farmers and create a circular business model using domestic produce and compost from leftovers.

  • Issue #146
  • 7 min read
Man smiling behind a row of colourful jarred products on a counter.
Travel and restaurants

Holiday express

For passengers on Japan’s redesigned Saphir Odoriko trains, the vacation begins from the moment that they board, thanks to comfy seating, top-quality food and huge windows to help them enjoy the view.

  • Issue #146
  • 1 min read
Premium Green carriage interior with quilted leather seats and large panoramic windows
Travel and restaurants

Time to get going

While many were grounded, the travel industry has been gently gearing up. Here are some new developments that you might have missed. We start our tour at a citrus-strewn island hotel in Japan.

  • Issue #146
  • 11 min read
Time to get going
Diplomacy

Attaché cases

Whether tasked with Brand Ethiopia awareness in Brazil or South Korean commerce in the UK, there are unsung drivers of diplomacy. We meet them.

  • Issue #146
  • 9 min read
Reetta Purontakanen standing outside the Embassy of Finland in Japan wearing a green and white patterned dress
Fashion

Fitting room

A renaissance in handmade Japanese sandals is attracting a discerning clientele who are discovering how to match them not only with traditional looks but modern-day outfits too.

  • Issue #145
  • 4 min read
Fitting room
Sport

On top of their games

As Tokyo gets set to host the Olympics and Paralympics after 2020's false start, a multitude of behind-the-scenes players have long been exercising their minds to ensure a gold-standard Games.

  • Issue #144
  • 17 min read
Man posing with the two Tokyo Olympics mascot robots in a factory.

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