Shinichi Ito

Design

Buried treasure

Tadao Ando is one of the world’s most respected architects. Working against Japan’s ‘rip down and rebuild’ policy, he is now burying structures and wondering if architects should stop creating new buildings.

Music

Turning rapines

Verbal, aka Ryu Yong Gi, is one half of m-flo, one of Japan’s biggest hip-hop acts. He and partner Taku Takahashi have been working on their “m-flo loves…” collaborations.

Retail

Inventory No. 3

Suite treats at the Park Hyatt, Tokyo; plus, the best kids' bikes, Scandinavian clogs and a great hangover cure.