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Retail

Paper win

Expert gift wrapper Sayaka Takagi applies a precise finishing touch.

  • Issue #159
  • 1 min read
Sayaka Takagi smiling behind a counter with wrapped gifts at Itoya's Ginza store
Retail

Printed matters

From Barcelona's cultural resistance to Tokyo's literary sanctuaries, the world's finest independent bookshops offer curated selections and knowledgeable staff for discerning Christmas gift-givers.

  • Issue #159
  • 25 min read
Smiling man with mustache in white t-shirt and dark pants standing in doorway of bookshop with blue frame
Retail

Wearing in

Tokyo's first North Face running store: specialized gear, services, workshops, rooftop near Yoyogi Park.

  • Issue #158
  • 5 min read
Three people sitting on wooden bench outside The North Face store window display
Craft

Designed for life

One of Japan’s most revered creatives explains why it’s important to ‘elevate the ordinary’ by celebrating the beauty of everyday items.

  • Issue #158
  • 4 min read
Naoto Fukasawa sits in a wooden chair in his minimalist Tokyo studio with white walls and a framed chair artwork
Travel and restaurants

Table talk

Wine and cheese tasting in Amsterdam, Japanese dishes meet seasonal Finnish ingredients, Australian craft gin and a Parisian bar with a global twist.

  • Issue #156
  • 10 min read
Sliced pizzetta with stracchino cheese, potato rounds and rosemary on wooden cutting board with pepper bowl
Aviation

Business

Flying high at the Farnborough International Airshow and free umbrella rental.

  • Issue #156
  • 7 min read
Two people examining an architectural model of modern high-rise towers with tropical landscaping in a presentation room
Architecture

Screen time

Far from the bustling multiplexes, these small cinemas offer unique ways of watching movies and being part of a city's culture and community.

  • Issue #155
  • 6 min read
Small cinema auditorium with purple seats and a bright white screen.
Fashion

Common thread

The Japanese capital’s fashion scene is brimming with new brands that are blending high fashion with outdoor styles.

  • Issue #154
  • 7 min read
Man in black cap and beige shirt standing in minimalist studio with clothing rack and wooden surfaces

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