Have you ever stroked a hedgehog? Half an hour of petting can cost you eight to ten euros, depending on the day. Café Harry in Tokyo is one of many animal-themed bars that are springing up around the city. Other establishments feature cats, rabbits, owls and even penguins, although the latter may only be fed, not touched.
Teapot by the British designer Tom Dixon: essential kit for a grand afternoon tea.
The exhibits at Purer Luxus in Leipzig include the world’s longest gold cord, by Wellendorff.
Need some sparkle in your step? Fashion brand Maison Margiela can oblige.
The gold standard: Olive oil made with hand-picked Cailletier olives by Nicolas Alziari.
The swooping interior of the new Beijing Daxing International Airport is a thing of beauty. The world’s largest airport, it was designed by British architect Zaha Hadid, who died in 2016, and her Chinese partner. Thanks to a virtual 360-degree tour, everyone can visit.
It makes tea, has dancing figures and also tells the time. The NI-Tele Really BIG Clock in Tokyo, designed by anime creator Hayao Miyazaki, strikes the hour with shows at 3, 6 and 8 p.m.
Fancy an ice cream in London? Then go for the influencers’ favorite ice-cream parlor, DYCE, in James Street. Step one: Order a base. Donut, brownie, cookie or baklava? Step 2: Pick a tasty flavor. Fruity, chocolaty or nutty? Then go wild with toppings – and melt with joy in the bright-pink, futuristic store.