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Kenji Hall

Affairs

Shifting sands

From advertising to the transformations of Tokyo, Beijing and Madrid, we lift the curtain on the issues and events shaping the world, set to resonate in 2019 and beyond.

  • The Forecast #9
  • 18 min read
Madrid skyline with glass skyscrapers, construction cranes, and concrete building foundations under development.
Business

Made to measure

Metalworker Kikukawa’s precision and meticulous attention to detail appeals to architects at home and abroad.

  • Issue #118
  • 9 min read
Made to measure
Affairs

Tiger barmy

Osaka’s Hanshin Tigers are the best-supported team in Japanese baseball despite not having won the league since 1985. And we don’t use the term ‘best-supported’ lightly: the romance of the sleeping giant draws fans…

  • Issue #117
  • 16 min read
Tiger barmy
Design

Smarter homes

Meet the architects and businesses who are creating housing that’s affordable, sustainable and a pleasure to live in.

  • Issue #117
  • 15 min read
Smarter homes
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
Fashion

On top of the world

Woolrich prides itself on its US heritage but the firm’s Japan division isn’t hiding in the shadows. The outdoor offshoot is using cutting-edge fabric and sharp design to reach new customers – whether they’re…

  • Issue #117
  • 8 min read
On top of the world
Retail

Isetan: shopping as spectacle

One of Japan's most venerable department stores, Isetan stocks everything you'll ever need. We hit the shop floor to find out the secret of its success.

  • Film
  • 2 min watch
A shop assistant at Isetan mall in Tokyo.

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