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 pain-free range of motion.
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 now could certainly help you make a confident entrance into that year-end bash a...
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