Takashi Koshii
Affairs
The long awaited revamp of Budapest’s largest public park might finally be here
Budapestians have been anticipating the redevelopment of Népliget, the city's largest public park, for years under Viktor Orbán’s government. Now, with a new administration in office, change is in the air.
Transport
Big ideas in small packages: Japan’s tiny ‘kei’ vehicles provide a compact lesson in design, efficiency and versatility
From Honda’s top-selling N-Box to the Suzuki Every microvan, Japan’s perfectly formed mini cars will take you the distance.
Product design
Ticking ahead
Searching for a future heirloom with a touch of verve? Despite a quiet year, many new timepieces have been released. We select the best models for those with time on their hands.
