Madoka Sakamoto
Expo 55: Naha
Despite a complex history and political identity, Naha seems healthy, happy and relaxed. It's a world away from Japan’s manic big cities, yet sits at a vital strategic point in East Asia.
Home front
The functional concrete bungalows hastily built after the Second World War to house the US troops are becoming a popular option for young Japanese looking for more living space.
5 Loveable cities
These are the five cities that have made our pinboard and deserve our mention even if they did not appear in our Quality of Life index. Whether it be for the transformation they have…
Friends in high places
In Tokyo, The Share is an innovative scheme offering modest personal spaces linked to sprawling, well-designed communal areas, attracting a new breed of housemate who is happy to share.
