How Tokyo builds urban appeal

Clear standards are needed to balance preservation and redevelopment and to define Seoul’s urban identity and future spatial direction. Long-term strategy must take priority. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s business community urges dialogue

Leading figures from Japan's business community and civil society have stressed the need for their country to engage in constructive dialogue with China, with one warning that reckless political ... ( read original story ...)

Why socks in Japan are a serious business

In the west, we tend to treat socks as an afterthought. Most of the time when we are out and about, they are covered by trousers. Women are accustomed to not wearing socks with leather shoes, and ... ( read original story ...)