Tokyo is often perceived as a disjointed concrete jungle. Roppongi Hills challenges this assumption by putting all life’s essentials – from museums to office space – under one roof, wrapped up in almost three hectares of foliage. Is this what the cities of the future will look like?

India’s travel and tourism industry is set to grow by over 7% in 2014, with more Indian youths realising their dream to see the world. Once a distant aspiration, holidays are now a tangible reality that urbanites will pay for. But what motivations are driving their travel plans?

Suburbanisation is happening much more quickly in India than expected. Helping develop more sustainable, inclusive cities and avoiding policies that inadvertently push people and businesses to the suburbs could help reduce poverty and increase livability.

When it comes to splashing their cash, nothing does it for India’s Gen Y like fashion. The rise of global brands is fuelling fanaticism for labels like Zara and Forever 21. But what’s behind the spending spree – heady consumerism pure and simple, or a new brand of self-expression?