Kentaro Ito
Travel and restaurants
New pastures by the sea: Meet the transplants who call Hakodate and Aoshima home
We head to the northern and southern corners of Japan to chat to the newcomers who have escaped the big-city bustle and the locals who simply wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Design
Five of the world’s most peaceful buildings, where architecture soothes the soul
For millennia people have sought out places to visit where they can get away from the bustle of everyday life. Architecture has the ability to create moments of calm – think of how you…
Hospitality
Close quarters: What are the defining factors of a liveable urban area?
From the streets of a Neapolitan enclave to a beachside resort town in Japan, we head to three places where a sense of community is a priority.
Architecture
Spaces that inspire: Exploring seven architecturally unique places around the world
There is no such thing as neutral architecture. Every part of a building’s design has a profound effect on us. Here we travel across the globe to celebrate some of our favourite buildings.
