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Fashion

Breeze into autumn

The days might be sunny but you’ll want to be prepared if there’s a chill in the air on late-summer evenings or early-morning autumnal commutes. Here’s how to layer up with style.

  • Issue #156
  • 4 min read
Model wearing grey checked coat over yellow jumper with navy trousers and Birkenstock sandals, carrying blue backpack
Hospitality

25 things to make you happy

From sun-soaked Mexican neighbourhoods to Athenian hat-makers and uninhibited dancing, our curated selection offers practical wisdom for cultivating joy in everyday moments.

  • Issue #155
  • 23 min read
People watching fountains in a lush park with palm trees and tropical vegetation in sunny weather
Fashion

Time to change gear

In Tokyo’s Kuramae neighbourhood, creative folk step out in fresh looks that work from commute to coffee break.

  • Issue #143
  • 5 min read
Time to change gear
Culture

Easy does it

Start the new decade as you mean to go on. Take stock and choose the scenic route. Our gentle manifesto sketches a picture of taking it a little easier.

  • Issue #130
  • 24 min read
Easy does it
Design

Swede dream

A wooden house made in Sweden but set in a Japanese forest. What could be more idyllic?

  • Issue #118
  • 7 min read
Swede dream
Fashion

Top to toe

Our global review of the industry leaves no stone unturned – we’re not only interested in the cut of the cloth but the material gains made behind the scenes.

  • Issue #117
  • 32 min read
White and black t-shirts displayed on a blue background
Culture

In the frame

Japan’s foremost mountaineering photographer on where he goes when he needs to soothe his mind and recharge his batteries.

  • Issue #116
  • 3 min read
In the frame
Fashion

Ready for take-off

You have extra time to fix your travel look when departing from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport – it’s just a simple taxi ride from the city. So grab your wheels-up baggage, put on an easygoing…

  • Issue #114
  • 3 min read
Man in tailored suit and laptop case standing at Tokyo International Airport.
Entertaining

Hiroshi Sugimoto

Renowned Japanese photographic artist Hiroshi Sugimoto discusses his love of food, from tempura to puffer fish. He shares his culinary journey, his own cooking, and why his last meal wouldn't involve any food.

  • Issue #111
  • 5 min read
Hiroshi Sugimoto
Culture

Teaching the world to sing

Meet the musical maestros making waves: an Italian superstar in the making, an ethereal R&B singer in Los Angeles and a springy dance-pop diva via the UK and Japan.

  • The Forecast #8
  • 8 min read
Italian singer Levante sits alone in an empty cinema theatre wearing a pink dress and heeled sandals.

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