Junichi Toyofuku
Counter: productive
He wanted to build the best fashion shop in the country. But where? He picked a town in the middle of nowhere. This is the story of the retail rebel.
Groomy kind of love
Pooch pampering has been taken to a whole new level in Japan. We head to the country’s largest dog show, where competitive groomers have their clippers at the ready.
Fashion
An Armani fashion-and-furniture flagship, monogrammed French sandals and national style stereotypes.
Crowning glory
We get a tour of a box-fresh – and very welcome – new hotel opening in sunny Sydney.
Shapely numbers
From furnishings and fixtures to full refurbishments, we celebrate 50 winning design innovations.
Unshakable resolve
From Charlie Chaplin to General Douglas MacArthur many guests have fallen for the charms of the Hotel New Grand. We visit a Yokohama symbol of solidarity.
Retail therapy
From covered arcades to century-old curtain shops, Osaka's shoppers favour face-to-face commerce over convenience — proof that Japan's second city still prizes conversation as much as consumption.
Wardrobe directions
Our editors have toured the showrooms, interrogated the buyers and been to the shows. The following pages offer up our picks of the spring/summer 2018 season.
Keeping it simple
A residence in Kyoto has been given a sensitive makeover that pays homage to its history. Now a cosy guest house, A Day in Khaki offers a soothing retreat in serene surrounds.
Second helping
Shortly after scooping the top spot in our 2016 Restaurant Awards, Beard closed. Now its founder has returned from his culinary journey with a new partner and a brand-new restaurant.
