Fiona Wilson
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…
Affairs
How should the world deal with China? Plus: Denmark’s happiness museum, five resilient cities, Belarus cosies up to the west and Brazil’s offshore defences.
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.
Dressing the nation
By knitting rather than weaving Tyrolean loden wool, Christian and Manuel Weber created an award-winning fabric — and built an Austrian menswear label rooted equally in Alpine tradition and Italian craftsmanship.
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.
Best of both worlds
Honolulu’s legendary Halekulani hotel is a dream for Japanese guests, but far away. Now, its owners have reproduced its many charms in a paradisal landscape closer to home in Okinawa.
The Ten
From fantastical anime to upbeat electronica and art shows that interrogate the relationship between man and machine, Japan has much to offer those looking to jump-start their imaginations.
Tipping the scales
Kiyoshi Kimura splashes out to buy the first tuna of the year but the larger-than-life methods of Japan’s King of Tuna rely on getting the small details right.
Big in Japan
Japan is known for its wealth of high-quality fashion brands but which is leading the pack? Here are three Tokyo standouts.
National treasures
What do you think about when you think about Japan? Beyond the postcards are the people; a nation of unusual ingenuity, fire and skill. Behold our living wonders of the Japanese world!
