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Grey pride
Japan's *Suteki na Ano Hito* is rewriting fashion publishing for women over 60, proving that grey hair, spending power and genuine style make for a compelling — and commercially smart — combination.
Rest assured
Whether you’d plump for an oasis of calm in Cuba or a remarkable fjord-side conversion in Norway, we’ve got your getaway plan covered.
Best of both worlds
Honolulu’s legendary Halekulani hotel is a dream for Japanese guests, but far away. Now, its owners have reproduced its many charms in a paradisal landscape closer to home in Okinawa.
The Ten
From fantastical anime to upbeat electronica and art shows that interrogate the relationship between man and machine, Japan has much to offer those looking to jump-start their imaginations.
Tokyo tea party
The world of J-pop is meticulously controlled but latest sensation Chai are embracing a DIY spirit and dancing to their own beat.
Changing the picture
When three friends opened a small cinema in the coastal town of Zushi, it was the spark for the city’s cultural transformation.
Bowled over
Kagawa is a prefecture so enamoured with Sanuki udon noodles that the delicacy is both tourist attraction and TV star. We tuck in.
Modern niches
Whether it’s door-to-door delivery services, cutesy telegrams or ear salons, Japan is home to a host of unique businesses.
Root cause
One man is pushing for a rural return with a business-minded mix of hospitality and agricultural innovation.
Tipping the scales
Kiyoshi Kimura splashes out to buy the first tuna of the year but the larger-than-life methods of Japan’s King of Tuna rely on getting the small details right.
