Junichi Toyofuku
Check-in time
Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto is opening a new chapter in Japanese hospitality, marking a foray into luxury hotels where foreign marques have reigned unchallenged.
Book your ticket
A children’s library housing 18,000 books has been gifted to Osaka by an architect who calls the city home.
Age gracefully
The emotional bond we form with a vintage vehicle just can’t be replicated with a modern marque, says our doting driver.
Commit to print
In a world where physical media still carries more weight, why not get your ideas down on paper? We show you how.
Food & Drink
Swedish entrepreneurs Patrik and Karolina Svensk have transformed their homebrewing hobby into Munklägret, a craft beer brand winning competitions internationally and quietly conquering Sweden's discerning bar scene.
Power trip
There’s a once-in-a-lifetime urban-mobility revolution ahead. Honda is betting on a car made for nippy trips and tight streets. Hop in.
Bright lights, small city
Considering a downsize from the metropolis? Our second annual Small Cities Index points you to compact civic spots offering rich culture, varied careers and progressive planning with plenty of room to breathe.
Lay of the land
We survey the smart moves in gastronomy, travel and hospitality that have fostered success in a tumultuous year and take the pulse of where the world is heading next.
Fashion
From luggage that will leave you longing to get back on a plane to elegant Japanese skincare prodcuts that will keep you looking fresh.
The way to build?
Canny property developers can create spaces that profit communities as well as their bottom lines.
