Spirit of old Japan
Ise-Shima opens up a doorway to traditional Japan through its charming coastal communities
Bringing the lustre back to Japan’s cultured pearls
Ise Shima’s tradition-bound cultivated pearl industry is now looking beyond Japan

Lustre legacy
TO SAY that crafting jewellery from cultured pearls is a labour of love is almost an understatement.
Why you need a back-up plan
Working for long hours from home in makeshift settings can take a toll on your body. Stretching and pilates can ensure a...
Pausing for breath
Regular yoga practice creates a body-and-soul connection that cultivates the right attitude for meditation.

Baby steps to a leaner, stronger powerhouse
CAN Pilates make you taller? Or stronger? Yes, it can - but perhaps not by Christmas. But starting on a Pilates routine...
Getting to the core of the Pilates spirit
Around 100 teachers and enthusiasts are expected to be at the first Asia Pilates Summit in Singapore in early March