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Entrepreneurialism

Best in class

The high street has been shaken. How do you rebuild with resilient community anchors? The answer: have independent shops run by owners with passion and commitment. We profile six.

  • Issue #135
  • 8 min read
Two people standing inside a cozy shop seen through a large window.
Business

Point of view

Catching a train to Kyoto isn’t just part of Tokyo-based architect Jun Aoki’s weekly ritual – it’s a chance for him to reflect and a constant source of inspiration.

  • Issue #135
  • 3 min read
Point of view
Media

Armchair travel

Who better to guide us through our downtime than Kunichi Nomura, the host of weekly Tokyo radio programme ‘Travelling Without Moving’?

  • Issue #134
  • 4 min read
Armchair travel
Food & Drink

Whetting the appetite

Hospitality has been hit hard by the unprecedented international lockdown – but brighter days will return. Here we ask our staffers, from all corners of the globe, about which restaurants they can’t wait to…

  • Issue #133
  • 7 min read
Whetting the appetite
Business

Platform economy

With rail-passenger numbers predicted to fall, retail is keeping operators’ finances on track.

  • Issue #132
  • 12 min read
Platform economy
Design

Size matters

But bigger isn’t always better. In Japan, youngsters keen on life in central Tokyo are content in tiny apartments. Our correspondent squeezes in.

  • Issue #132
  • 3 min read
Size matters
Travel and restaurants

Gently does it

From soothing swims in Athens to sleep-easy stays in South Africa, our restful agenda comprises escapes and retreats to help you slow down, unwind and live in the moment.

  • Issue #130
  • 5 min read
Gently does it

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