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Hospitality

Hearth of the matter

A tranquil onsen hotel on the scenic shores of Lake Poroto in northern Japan combines a serene stay with discovery of the area’s native culture.

  • Issue #152
  • 4 min read
Modern wooden hotel building with vertical slat cladding and concrete walkway surrounded by bare winter trees
Furniture

Table for two

Boffi De Padova is known for its smart group of design-led Italian furniture brands. An eye for tactility and artisan craft has drawn the company into collaboration with Japanese firm Time & Style.

  • Issue #136
  • 4 min read
Table for two
Craft

The real deal

The world’s best timber is forged in northern Japan’s freezing winters. Furniture maker Time & Style does it justice; its mission is to keep the craft alive.

  • Issue #129
  • 4 min read
Rolling forested hills in full autumn colour under a pale blue sky.

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