The January issue of "Modern Living," released on December 14, 2023, features a special supplementary feature on Taiju Yamashita's latest project, UMITO Amami Oshima. UMITO is an innovative concept in accommodations, merging the comfort and privacy of a vacation home with the amenities of a hotel. A familiar presence across Japan, this is the first UMITO location on Amami Oshima. Plans are underway for two UMITO properties, one along the Shiraura coast overlooking the East China Sea, and the other beside the Kaminoko Beach on the Pacific side, both locations chosen for their luxurious natural beauty and scenic views. The issue not only introduces this exciting project but also features an exclusive interview with Yamashita, giving readers an exclusive preview of this innovative project.