Ben Davis
Food & Drink
A peek into ‘snack bars’: The hidden gem of Japan’s nightlife
A home from home for salarymen seeking bonhomie or a late-night drink, ‘sunakku’ has been a fixture of Japanese nightlife. But as these intimate spaces dwindle in number, how will their legacy evolve?
Hospitality
How Nakijin Tsuwabuki creates a unique destination rooted in natural landscape
Amid the forested mountains of Japan’s southernmost prefecture, an exclusive villa welcomes a single group of guests each night.
Business
A look inside Azabudai Hills – Tokyo’s ‘city within a city’
We explore its shops, which offer everything from fashion to furniture, and see how the mixed-use development could provide a template for elevating urban life.
