Tokyo
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Rising demand
The fortunes of bakeries are on the up thanks to hands-on entrepreneurs. Their products are enriching urban communities by bringing neighbours together. We meet three stars earning their crust.
Best in class: Imadeya
The friendly neighbourhood liquor store taking Japan’s small-batch Sakè, sochu, wine and whiskey around the world.
One of a kind
Sacai is a new breed of luxury player and its designer, Chitose Abe, has created a super brand by keeping total control.
Taste test
Today everyone thinks that they’re a food critic but being the real deal is a delicious thing to savour.
Paper tiger
Notebook-and-pen has taken a knock from digital in recent years but that hasn’t stopped one classic stationery brand from launching Think of Things: its own high-street showcase for bright ideas.
Flying without wings
Part theatre, part theme-park ride and part restaurant: virtual-reality flights are taking off in Japan.
Travel
Whether you want to be free and easy in Los Angeles or relax in the lap of Amsterdam’s luxury, our overview of comely lodgings and guesthouses will point you in the right direction.
