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Height of fashion
Vertical retail often fails, but Japan's model is a success. As other cities densify, we look at what Tokyo's innovative high-rise shopping can teach us about the future of urban development.
Asia
Elections to keep an eye on in Burma, Thailand and Japan, plus China’s ongoing strife in the South China Sea.
The interview series 2014/15 part 01
Faced with dilemmas over disaster-ready infrastructure, an ageing population and nuclear power, Tokyo’s governor has progressive plans to take the city to the 2020 Olympic Games and beyond.
Flight fantastic
The man behind Japan Airlines’ incredible turnaround discusses his graduation from pilot to president, attracting new trade and taking on the low-cost carriers.
Asia
Aeromexico ramps up its flights to Tokyo and Japan struggles with an outbreak of dengue fever.
Home from home
As Japanese firms look to India for expansion, one Rajasthani town has evolved into a thriving expat business district for would-be investors.
In the hot seat
Takara Belmont has been making barber and dentist chairs for nearly a century. It is clear from the meticulous attention to detail given to each product why the company is Japan’s dominant salon-equipment supplier.
Just the job
An inspiring business can grow from the simple thought of wanting to do something well. Learn a few tricks from 10 entrepreneurs who are doing it differently around the world.
Defence
Australia's plan to purchase submarines from Japan and the Singaporean organisation charged with fighting piracy in Southeast Asia.
Made to order
The clean, practical buildings left behind by the US military occupation of Okinawa in Japan are today influencing a new style of residence there: the Okinawa Standard.
